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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,660.70, 1,335,417.33 and 537,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,660.70, 1,335,417.33 and 537,948 is: 742,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,660.70 : 1,335,417.33 = 537,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,660.70/1,335,417.33 = 537,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,660.70x = 1,335,417.33 × 537,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,660.70x = 718,385,083,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,385,083,856.15/967,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,393.58

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