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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,838.72, 1,335,651.73 and 532,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,838.72, 1,335,651.73 and 532,289.76 is: 734,578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,838.72 : 1,335,651.73 = 532,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,838.72/1,335,651.73 = 532,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,838.72x = 1,335,651.73 × 532,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,838.72x = 710,953,729,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,953,729,465.58/967,838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,578.72

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