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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,869.04, 1,335,631.74 and 538,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,869.04, 1,335,631.74 and 538,141.36 is: 742,619.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,869.04 : 1,335,631.74 = 538,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,869.04/1,335,631.74 = 538,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,869.04x = 1,335,631.74 × 538,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,869.04x = 718,758,681,022.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,758,681,022.77/967,869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,619.77

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