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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,999.96, 1,335,872.40 and 532,435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,999.96, 1,335,872.40 and 532,435.72 is: 734,779.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,999.96 : 1,335,872.40 = 532,435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,999.96/1,335,872.40 = 532,435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,999.96x = 1,335,872.40 × 532,435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,999.96x = 711,266,183,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,266,183,122.13/967,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,779.15

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