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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,897.51, 1,339,883.94 and 541,180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,897.51, 1,339,883.94 and 541,180.77 is: 746,854.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,897.51 : 1,339,883.94 = 541,180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,897.51/1,339,883.94 = 541,180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,897.51x = 1,339,883.94 × 541,180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,897.51x = 725,119,422,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,119,422,359.83/970,897.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,854.76

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