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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,983.46, 1,335,762.24 and 538,254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,983.46, 1,335,762.24 and 538,254.37 is: 742,760.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,983.46 : 1,335,762.24 = 538,254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,983.46/1,335,762.24 = 538,254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,983.46x = 1,335,762.24 × 538,254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,983.46x = 718,979,862,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,979,862,960.99/967,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,760.48

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