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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,000.85, 1,335,873.63 and 532,436.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,000.85, 1,335,873.63 and 532,436.63 is: 734,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,000.85 : 1,335,873.63 = 532,436.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,000.85/1,335,873.63 = 532,436.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,000.85x = 1,335,873.63 × 532,436.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,000.85x = 711,268,046,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,268,046,983.70/968,000.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,780.40

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