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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,950.26, 1,341,291.93 and 542,230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,950.26, 1,341,291.93 and 542,230.39 is: 748,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,950.26 : 1,341,291.93 = 542,230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,950.26/1,341,291.93 = 542,230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,950.26x = 1,341,291.93 × 542,230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,950.26x = 727,289,246,307.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,289,246,307.75/971,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,278.26

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