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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,717.64, 1,335,374.70 and 537,971.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,717.64, 1,335,374.70 and 537,971.60 is: 742,358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,717.64 : 1,335,374.70 = 537,971.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,717.64/1,335,374.70 = 537,971.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,717.64x = 1,335,374.70 × 537,971.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,717.64x = 718,393,663,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,393,663,958.52/967,717.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,358.76

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