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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,999.98, 1,341,360.81 and 542,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,999.98, 1,341,360.81 and 542,280.20 is: 748,347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,999.98 : 1,341,360.81 = 542,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,999.98/1,341,360.81 = 542,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,999.98x = 1,341,360.81 × 542,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,999.98x = 727,393,401,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,393,401,612.16/971,999.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,347.14

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