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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,670.82, 1,335,431.33 and 537,958.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,670.82, 1,335,431.33 and 537,958.13 is: 742,407.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,670.82 : 1,335,431.33 = 537,958.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,670.82/1,335,431.33 = 537,958.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,670.82x = 1,335,431.33 × 537,958.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,670.82x = 718,406,131,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,406,131,663.27/967,670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,407.56

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