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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,006.44, 1,335,850.50 and 538,282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,006.44, 1,335,850.50 and 538,282.12 is: 742,830.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,006.44 : 1,335,850.50 = 538,282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,006.44/1,335,850.50 = 538,282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,006.44x = 1,335,850.50 × 538,282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,006.44x = 719,064,439,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,064,439,143.06/968,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,830.22

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