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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,430.94, 1,339,176.87 and 540,701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,430.94, 1,339,176.87 and 540,701.82 is: 746,158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,430.94 : 1,339,176.87 = 540,701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,430.94/1,339,176.87 = 540,701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,430.94x = 1,339,176.87 × 540,701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,430.94x = 724,095,370,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,095,370,910.90/970,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,158.58

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