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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,667.40, 1,335,461.85 and 537,987.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,667.40, 1,335,461.85 and 537,987.51 is: 742,467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,667.40 : 1,335,461.85 = 537,987.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,667.40/1,335,461.85 = 537,987.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,667.40x = 1,335,461.85 × 537,987.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,667.40x = 718,461,795,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,461,795,381.49/967,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,467.71

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