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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,971.53, 1,341,294.82 and 542,240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,971.53, 1,341,294.82 and 542,240.61 is: 748,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,971.53 : 1,341,294.82 = 542,240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,971.53/1,341,294.82 = 542,240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,971.53x = 1,341,294.82 × 542,240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,971.53x = 727,304,521,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,304,521,386.64/971,971.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,277.60

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