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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,141.28, 1,338,835.30 and 540,421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,141.28, 1,338,835.30 and 540,421.29 is: 745,803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,141.28 : 1,338,835.30 = 540,421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,141.28/1,338,835.30 = 540,421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,141.28x = 1,338,835.30 × 540,421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,141.28x = 723,535,098,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,535,098,572.48/970,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,803.85

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