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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,001.85, 1,335,875.01 and 532,437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,001.85, 1,335,875.01 and 532,437.63 is: 734,781.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,001.85 : 1,335,875.01 = 532,437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,001.85/1,335,875.01 = 532,437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,001.85x = 1,335,875.01 × 532,437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,001.85x = 711,270,124,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,270,124,300.63/968,001.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,781.78

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