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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,767.44, 1,341,041.04 and 542,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,767.44, 1,341,041.04 and 542,036.52 is: 748,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,767.44 : 1,341,041.04 = 542,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,767.44/1,341,041.04 = 542,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,767.44x = 1,341,041.04 × 542,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,767.44x = 726,893,218,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,893,218,498.78/971,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,011.50

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