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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,662.82, 1,335,420.27 and 537,950.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,662.82, 1,335,420.27 and 537,950.13 is: 742,396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,662.82 : 1,335,420.27 = 537,950.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,662.82/1,335,420.27 = 537,950.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,662.82x = 1,335,420.27 × 537,950.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,662.82x = 718,389,498,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,389,498,484.28/967,662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,396.51

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