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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,001.35, 1,335,874.32 and 532,437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,001.35, 1,335,874.32 and 532,437.12 is: 734,781.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,001.35 : 1,335,874.32 = 532,437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,001.35/1,335,874.32 = 532,437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,001.35x = 1,335,874.32 × 532,437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,001.35x = 711,269,075,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,269,075,622.76/968,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,781.08

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