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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,756.33, 1,341,083.81 and 536,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,756.33, 1,341,083.81 and 536,171.54 is: 739,949.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,756.33 : 1,341,083.81 = 536,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,756.33/1,341,083.81 = 536,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,756.33x = 1,341,083.81 × 536,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,756.33x = 719,050,971,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,050,971,676.77/971,756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,949.87

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