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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,972.32, 1,335,746.94 and 538,243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,972.32, 1,335,746.94 and 538,243.22 is: 742,745.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,972.32 : 1,335,746.94 = 538,243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,972.32/1,335,746.94 = 538,243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,972.32x = 1,335,746.94 × 538,243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,972.32x = 718,956,734,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,956,734,090.75/967,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,745.14

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