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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,742.16, 1,339,630.83 and 541,049.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,742.16, 1,339,630.83 and 541,049.94 is: 746,652.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,742.16 : 1,339,630.83 = 541,049.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,742.16/1,339,630.83 = 541,049.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,742.16x = 1,339,630.83 × 541,049.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,742.16x = 724,807,180,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,807,180,193.65/970,742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,652.62

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