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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,686.64, 1,335,453.16 and 537,973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,686.64, 1,335,453.16 and 537,973.96 is: 742,429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,686.64 : 1,335,453.16 = 537,973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,686.64/1,335,453.16 = 537,973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,686.64x = 1,335,453.16 × 537,973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,686.64x = 718,439,024,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,439,024,879.71/967,686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,429.41

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