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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,982.46, 1,335,760.86 and 538,253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,982.46, 1,335,760.86 and 538,253.37 is: 742,759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,982.46 : 1,335,760.86 = 538,253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,982.46/1,335,760.86 = 538,253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,982.46x = 1,335,760.86 × 538,253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,982.46x = 718,977,784,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,977,784,409.10/967,982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,759.10

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