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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,785.64, 1,335,514.98 and 538,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,785.64, 1,335,514.98 and 538,075.24 is: 742,527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,785.64 : 1,335,514.98 = 538,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,785.64/1,335,514.98 = 538,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,785.64x = 1,335,514.98 × 538,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,785.64x = 718,607,543,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,607,543,387.10/967,785.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,527.59

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