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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,874.93, 1,335,659.29 and 538,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,874.93, 1,335,659.29 and 538,151.30 is: 742,644.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,874.93 : 1,335,659.29 = 538,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,874.93/1,335,659.29 = 538,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,874.93x = 1,335,659.29 × 538,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,874.93x = 718,786,783,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,786,783,270.58/967,874.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,644.28

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