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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,235.87, 1,334,679.53 and 559,275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,235.87, 1,334,679.53 and 559,275.98 is: 771,739.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,235.87 : 1,334,679.53 = 559,275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,235.87/1,334,679.53 = 559,275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,235.87x = 1,334,679.53 × 559,275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,235.87x = 746,454,192,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,454,192,656.91/967,235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,739.57

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