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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,178.72, 1,334,666.22 and 537,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,178.72, 1,334,666.22 and 537,455 is: 741,665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,178.72 : 1,334,666.22 = 537,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,178.72/1,334,666.22 = 537,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,178.72x = 1,334,666.22 × 537,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,178.72x = 717,323,033,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,323,033,270.10/967,178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,665.44

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