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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,596.63, 1,335,220.16 and 537,860.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,596.63, 1,335,220.16 and 537,860.85 is: 742,212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,596.63 : 1,335,220.16 = 537,860.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,596.63/1,335,220.16 = 537,860.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,596.63x = 1,335,220.16 × 537,860.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,596.63x = 718,162,650,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,162,650,194.74/967,596.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,212.85

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