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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,948.26, 1,341,289.17 and 542,228.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,948.26, 1,341,289.17 and 542,228.39 is: 748,275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,948.26 : 1,341,289.17 = 542,228.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,948.26/1,341,289.17 = 542,228.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,948.26x = 1,341,289.17 × 542,228.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,948.26x = 727,285,067,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,285,067,173.54/971,948.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,275.50

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