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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,954.26, 1,341,297.46 and 542,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,954.26, 1,341,297.46 and 542,234.40 is: 748,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,954.26 : 1,341,297.46 = 542,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,954.26/1,341,297.46 = 542,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,954.26x = 1,341,297.46 × 542,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,954.26x = 727,297,623,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,297,623,444.62/971,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,283.80

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