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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,896.51, 1,339,882.56 and 541,179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,896.51, 1,339,882.56 and 541,179.77 is: 746,853.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,896.51 : 1,339,882.56 = 541,179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,896.51/1,339,882.56 = 541,179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,896.51x = 1,339,882.56 × 541,179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,896.51x = 725,117,328,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,117,328,948.40/970,896.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,853.37

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