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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,663.82, 1,335,421.65 and 537,951.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,663.82, 1,335,421.65 and 537,951.13 is: 742,397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,663.82 : 1,335,421.65 = 537,951.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,663.82/1,335,421.65 = 537,951.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,663.82x = 1,335,421.65 × 537,951.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,663.82x = 718,391,585,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,391,585,643.97/967,663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,397.90

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