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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,944.92, 1,341,284.55 and 542,225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,944.92, 1,341,284.55 and 542,225.04 is: 748,270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,944.92 : 1,341,284.55 = 542,225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,944.92/1,341,284.55 = 542,225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,944.92x = 1,341,284.55 × 542,225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,944.92x = 727,278,068,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,278,068,775.13/971,944.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,270.87

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