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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,418.88, 1,339,160.34 and 540,689.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,418.88, 1,339,160.34 and 540,689.82 is: 746,142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,418.88 : 1,339,160.34 = 540,689.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,418.88/1,339,160.34 = 540,689.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,418.88x = 1,339,160.34 × 540,689.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,418.88x = 724,070,363,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,070,363,185.74/970,418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,142.08

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