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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,772.82, 1,335,450.51 and 538,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,772.82, 1,335,450.51 and 538,026.78 is: 742,434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,772.82 : 1,335,450.51 = 538,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,772.82/1,335,450.51 = 538,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,772.82x = 1,335,450.51 × 538,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,772.82x = 718,508,137,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,508,137,744.66/967,772.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,434.71

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