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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,018.56, 1,335,897.96 and 532,454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,018.56, 1,335,897.96 and 532,454.29 is: 734,804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,018.56 : 1,335,897.96 = 532,454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,018.56/1,335,897.96 = 532,454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,018.56x = 1,335,897.96 × 532,454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,018.56x = 711,304,593,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,304,593,124.76/968,018.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,804.71

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