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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,958.29, 1,341,300.47 and 542,212.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,958.29, 1,341,300.47 and 542,212.79 is: 748,252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,958.29 : 1,341,300.47 = 542,212.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,958.29/1,341,300.47 = 542,212.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,958.29x = 1,341,300.47 × 542,212.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,958.29x = 727,270,260,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,270,260,649.45/971,958.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,252.55

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