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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,875.44, 1,335,659.99 and 538,151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,875.44, 1,335,659.99 and 538,151.81 is: 742,644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,875.44 : 1,335,659.99 = 538,151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,875.44/1,335,659.99 = 538,151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,875.44x = 1,335,659.99 × 538,151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,875.44x = 718,787,831,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,787,831,794.02/967,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,644.98

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