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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,465.60, 1,335,045.28 and 537,731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,465.60, 1,335,045.28 and 537,731.04 is: 742,037.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,465.60 : 1,335,045.28 = 537,731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,465.60/1,335,045.28 = 537,731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,465.60x = 1,335,045.28 × 537,731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,465.60x = 717,895,286,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,895,286,861.49/967,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,037.02

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