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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,143.50, 1,334,671.88 and 531,601.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,143.50, 1,334,671.88 and 531,601.13 is: 733,617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,143.50 : 1,334,671.88 = 531,601.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,143.50/1,334,671.88 = 531,601.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,143.50x = 1,334,671.88 × 531,601.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,143.50x = 709,513,079,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,513,079,587.22/967,143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,617.17

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