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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,083.52, 1,334,514 and 537,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,083.52, 1,334,514 and 537,338.56 is: 741,493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,083.52 : 1,334,514 = 537,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,083.52/1,334,514 = 537,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,083.52x = 1,334,514 × 537,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,083.52x = 717,085,831,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,085,831,059.84/967,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,493.18

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