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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,002.71, 1,335,876.20 and 532,438.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,002.71, 1,335,876.20 and 532,438.47 is: 734,782.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,002.71 : 1,335,876.20 = 532,438.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,002.71/1,335,876.20 = 532,438.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,002.71x = 1,335,876.20 × 532,438.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,002.71x = 711,271,877,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,271,877,375.22/968,002.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,782.94

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