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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,182.72, 1,334,671.74 and 537,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,182.72, 1,334,671.74 and 537,459 is: 741,670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,182.72 : 1,334,671.74 = 537,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,182.72/1,334,671.74 = 537,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,182.72x = 1,334,671.74 × 537,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,182.72x = 717,331,338,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,331,338,708.66/967,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,670.96

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