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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,999.58, 1,341,340.35 and 536,457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,999.58, 1,341,340.35 and 536,457.90 is: 740,301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,999.58 : 1,341,340.35 = 536,457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,999.58/1,341,340.35 = 536,457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,999.58x = 1,341,340.35 × 536,457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,999.58x = 719,572,627,346.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,572,627,346.27/971,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,301.38

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