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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,981.46, 1,335,759.48 and 538,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,981.46, 1,335,759.48 and 538,252.36 is: 742,757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,981.46 : 1,335,759.48 = 538,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,981.46/1,335,759.48 = 538,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,981.46x = 1,335,759.48 × 538,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,981.46x = 718,975,692,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,975,692,502.37/967,981.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,757.71

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