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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,218.84, 1,338,843.69 and 540,422.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,218.84, 1,338,843.69 and 540,422.31 is: 745,750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,218.84 : 1,338,843.69 = 540,422.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,218.84/1,338,843.69 = 540,422.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,218.84x = 1,338,843.69 × 540,422.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,218.84x = 723,540,999,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,540,999,678.72/970,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,750.31

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