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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,357.96, 1,334,944.38 and 537,628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,357.96, 1,334,944.38 and 537,628.86 is: 741,922.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,357.96 : 1,334,944.38 = 537,628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,357.96/1,334,944.38 = 537,628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,357.96x = 1,334,944.38 × 537,628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,357.96x = 717,704,625,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,704,625,182.81/967,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,922.49

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