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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,661.70, 1,335,418.71 and 537,949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,661.70, 1,335,418.71 and 537,949 is: 742,394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,661.70 : 1,335,418.71 = 537,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,661.70/1,335,418.71 = 537,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,661.70x = 1,335,418.71 × 537,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,661.70x = 718,387,159,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,387,159,625.79/967,661.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,394.95

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