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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,440.94, 1,339,190.64 and 540,711.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,440.94, 1,339,190.64 and 540,711.82 is: 746,172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,440.94 : 1,339,190.64 = 540,711.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,440.94/1,339,190.64 = 540,711.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,440.94x = 1,339,190.64 × 540,711.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,440.94x = 724,116,208,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,116,208,281.37/970,440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,172.36

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