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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,947.76, 1,341,288.48 and 542,227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,947.76, 1,341,288.48 and 542,227.89 is: 748,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,947.76 : 1,341,288.48 = 542,227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,947.76/1,341,288.48 = 542,227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,947.76x = 1,341,288.48 × 542,227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,947.76x = 727,284,022,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,284,022,391.71/971,947.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,274.81

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