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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,967.96, 1,341,297 and 536,426.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,967.96, 1,341,297 and 536,426.28 is: 740,257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,967.96 : 1,341,297 = 536,426.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,967.96/1,341,297 = 536,426.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,967.96x = 1,341,297 × 536,426.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,967.96x = 719,506,960,085.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,506,960,085.16/971,967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,257.90

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