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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,928.96, 1,335,765.12 and 538,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,928.96, 1,335,765.12 and 538,227.20 is: 742,766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,928.96 : 1,335,765.12 = 538,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,928.96/1,335,765.12 = 538,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,928.96x = 1,335,765.12 × 538,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,928.96x = 718,945,120,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,945,120,395.26/967,928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,766.41

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