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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,947.26, 1,341,287.79 and 542,227.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,947.26, 1,341,287.79 and 542,227.39 is: 748,274.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,947.26 : 1,341,287.79 = 542,227.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,947.26/1,341,287.79 = 542,227.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,947.26x = 1,341,287.79 × 542,227.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,947.26x = 727,282,977,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,282,977,610.57/971,947.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,274.12

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