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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,178.94, 1,334,697.31 and 537,450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,178.94, 1,334,697.31 and 537,450.04 is: 741,675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,178.94 : 1,334,697.31 = 537,450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,178.94/1,334,697.31 = 537,450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,178.94x = 1,334,697.31 × 537,450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,178.94x = 717,333,122,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,333,122,647.39/967,178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,675.71

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