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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,869.94, 1,338,462 and 540,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,869.94, 1,338,462 and 540,150 is: 745,430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,869.94 : 1,338,462 = 540,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,869.94/1,338,462 = 540,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,869.94x = 1,338,462 × 540,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,869.94x = 722,970,249,300
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,970,249,300/969,869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,430.10

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