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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,006.71, 1,335,694.67 and 538,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,006.71, 1,335,694.67 and 538,289.96 is: 742,754.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,006.71 : 1,335,694.67 = 538,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,006.71/1,335,694.67 = 538,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,006.71x = 1,335,694.67 × 538,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,006.71x = 718,991,030,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,991,030,486.51/968,006.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,754.18

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