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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,757.83, 1,335,430.16 and 538,011.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,757.83, 1,335,430.16 and 538,011.79 is: 742,414.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,757.83 : 1,335,430.16 = 538,011.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,757.83/1,335,430.16 = 538,011.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,757.83x = 1,335,430.16 × 538,011.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,757.83x = 718,477,166,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,477,166,790.50/967,757.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,414.21

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