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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,117.56, 1,338,584.58 and 540,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,117.56, 1,338,584.58 and 540,387 is: 745,635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,117.56 : 1,338,584.58 = 540,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,117.56/1,338,584.58 = 540,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,117.56x = 1,338,584.58 × 540,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,117.56x = 723,353,705,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,353,705,432.46/970,117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,635.10

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