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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,001.84, 1,335,875 and 532,437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,001.84, 1,335,875 and 532,437.62 is: 734,781.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,001.84 : 1,335,875 = 532,437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,001.84/1,335,875 = 532,437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,001.84x = 1,335,875 × 532,437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,001.84x = 711,270,105,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,270,105,617.50/968,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,781.77

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