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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,692.83, 1,335,340.45 and 537,946.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,692.83, 1,335,340.45 and 537,946.79 is: 742,324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,692.83 : 1,335,340.45 = 537,946.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,692.83/1,335,340.45 = 537,946.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,692.83x = 1,335,340.45 × 537,946.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,692.83x = 718,342,108,634.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,342,108,634.66/967,692.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,324.51

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