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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,003.35, 1,335,877.08 and 532,439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,003.35, 1,335,877.08 and 532,439.12 is: 734,783.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,003.35 : 1,335,877.08 = 532,439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,003.35/1,335,877.08 = 532,439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,003.35x = 1,335,877.08 × 532,439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,003.35x = 711,273,216,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,273,216,903.37/968,003.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,783.84

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