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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,002.35, 1,335,875.70 and 532,438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,002.35, 1,335,875.70 and 532,438.12 is: 734,782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,002.35 : 1,335,875.70 = 532,438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,002.35/1,335,875.70 = 532,438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,002.35x = 1,335,875.70 × 532,438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,002.35x = 711,271,146,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,271,146,261.68/968,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,782.46

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