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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,179.72, 1,334,667.60 and 537,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,179.72, 1,334,667.60 and 537,456 is: 741,666.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,179.72 : 1,334,667.60 = 537,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,179.72/1,334,667.60 = 537,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,179.72x = 1,334,667.60 × 537,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,179.72x = 717,325,109,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,325,109,625.60/967,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,666.82

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