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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,358.96, 1,334,945.76 and 537,629.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,358.96, 1,334,945.76 and 537,629.86 is: 741,923.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,358.96 : 1,334,945.76 = 537,629.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,358.96/1,334,945.76 = 537,629.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,358.96x = 1,334,945.76 × 537,629.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,358.96x = 717,706,702,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,706,702,056.39/967,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,923.87

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