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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,109.56, 1,338,573.54 and 540,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,109.56, 1,338,573.54 and 540,379 is: 745,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,109.56 : 1,338,573.54 = 540,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,109.56/1,338,573.54 = 540,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,109.56x = 1,338,573.54 × 540,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,109.56x = 723,337,030,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,337,030,971.66/970,109.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,624.06

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