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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,650.90, 1,335,438.99 and 537,971.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,650.90, 1,335,438.99 and 537,971.01 is: 742,444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,650.90 : 1,335,438.99 = 537,971.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,650.90/1,335,438.99 = 537,971.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,650.90x = 1,335,438.99 × 537,971.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,650.90x = 718,427,462,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,427,462,243.68/967,650.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,444.89

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