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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,180.72, 1,334,668.98 and 537,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,180.72, 1,334,668.98 and 537,457 is: 741,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,180.72 : 1,334,668.98 = 537,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,180.72/1,334,668.98 = 537,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,180.72x = 1,334,668.98 × 537,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,180.72x = 717,327,185,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,327,185,983.86/967,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,668.20

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