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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,896.26, 1,338,498.12 and 540,176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,896.26, 1,338,498.12 and 540,176.32 is: 745,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,896.26 : 1,338,498.12 = 540,176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,896.26/1,338,498.12 = 540,176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,896.26x = 1,338,498.12 × 540,176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,896.26x = 723,024,988,788.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,024,988,788.52/969,896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,466.31

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