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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,469.28, 1,339,229.52 and 540,740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,469.28, 1,339,229.52 and 540,740.16 is: 746,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,469.28 : 1,339,229.52 = 540,740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,469.28/1,339,229.52 = 540,740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,469.28x = 1,339,229.52 × 540,740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,469.28x = 724,175,184,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,175,184,921.52/970,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,211.34

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