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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,956.26, 1,341,300.22 and 542,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,956.26, 1,341,300.22 and 542,236.40 is: 748,286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,956.26 : 1,341,300.22 = 542,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,956.26/1,341,300.22 = 542,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,956.26x = 1,341,300.22 × 542,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,956.26x = 727,301,802,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,301,802,612.01/971,956.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,286.56

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