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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,875.41, 1,454,541.65 and 542,179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,875.41, 1,454,541.65 and 542,179.67 is: 812,280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,875.41 : 1,454,541.65 = 542,179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,875.41/1,454,541.65 = 542,179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,875.41x = 1,454,541.65 × 542,179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,875.41x = 788,622,909,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,622,909,087.36/970,875.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,280.24

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