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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,864.90, 1,341,164.42 and 536,286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,864.90, 1,341,164.42 and 536,286.25 is: 740,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,864.90 : 1,341,164.42 = 536,286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,864.90/1,341,164.42 = 536,286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,864.90x = 1,341,164.42 × 536,286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,864.90x = 719,248,038,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,248,038,441.32/971,864.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,069.98

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