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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,123.68, 1,338,812.10 and 540,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,123.68, 1,338,812.10 and 540,404.10 is: 745,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,123.68 : 1,338,812.10 = 540,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,123.68/1,338,812.10 = 540,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,123.68x = 1,338,812.10 × 540,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,123.68x = 723,499,547,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,499,547,969.61/970,123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,780.73

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