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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,594.65, 1,339,430.40 and 535,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,594.65, 1,339,430.40 and 535,027.50 is: 738,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,594.65 : 1,339,430.40 = 535,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,594.65/1,339,430.40 = 535,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,594.65x = 1,339,430.40 × 535,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,594.65x = 716,632,098,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,632,098,336/970,594.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,343.34

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