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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,905.54, 1,335,740.49 and 538,203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,905.54, 1,335,740.49 and 538,203.78 is: 742,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,905.54 : 1,335,740.49 = 538,203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,905.54/1,335,740.49 = 538,203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,905.54x = 1,335,740.49 × 538,203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,905.54x = 718,900,580,817.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,900,580,817.05/967,905.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,738.37

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