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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,834.92, 1,335,610.98 and 538,101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,834.92, 1,335,610.98 and 538,101.48 is: 742,579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,834.92 : 1,335,610.98 = 538,101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,834.92/1,335,610.98 = 538,101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,834.92x = 1,335,610.98 × 538,101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,834.92x = 718,694,245,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,694,245,042.25/967,834.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,579.37

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