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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,019.48, 1,335,658.14 and 586,062.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,019.48, 1,335,658.14 and 586,062.36 is: 808,639.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,019.48 : 1,335,658.14 = 586,062.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,019.48/1,335,658.14 = 586,062.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,019.48x = 1,335,658.14 × 586,062.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,019.48x = 782,778,961,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,778,961,681.61/968,019.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,639.68

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