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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,143.04, 1,338,837.72 and 540,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,143.04, 1,338,837.72 and 540,423.04 is: 745,806.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,143.04 : 1,338,837.72 = 540,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,143.04/1,338,837.72 = 540,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,143.04x = 1,338,837.72 × 540,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,143.04x = 723,538,750,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,538,750,709.07/970,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,806.26

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