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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,183.72, 1,334,673.12 and 537,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,183.72, 1,334,673.12 and 537,460 is: 741,672.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,183.72 : 1,334,673.12 = 537,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,183.72/1,334,673.12 = 537,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,183.72x = 1,334,673.12 × 537,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,183.72x = 717,333,415,075.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,333,415,075.20/967,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,672.34

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