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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,135.82, 1,334,586.38 and 537,390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,135.82, 1,334,586.38 and 537,390.32 is: 741,564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,135.82 : 1,334,586.38 = 537,390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,135.82/1,334,586.38 = 537,390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,135.82x = 1,334,586.38 × 537,390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,135.82x = 717,193,792,455.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,193,792,455.96/967,135.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,564.71

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