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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,742.34, 1,335,337.95 and 554,214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,742.34, 1,335,337.95 and 554,214.86 is: 764,732.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,742.34 : 1,335,337.95 = 554,214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,742.34/1,335,337.95 = 554,214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,742.34x = 1,335,337.95 × 554,214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,742.34x = 740,064,135,421.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,064,135,421.07/967,742.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,732.62

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