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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,692.66, 1,335,461.43 and 537,979.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,692.66, 1,335,461.43 and 537,979.96 is: 742,437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,692.66 : 1,335,461.43 = 537,979.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,692.66/1,335,461.43 = 537,979.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,692.66x = 1,335,461.43 × 537,979.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,692.66x = 718,451,486,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,451,486,692.94/967,692.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,437.67

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