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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,023.06, 1,335,904.18 and 532,458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,023.06, 1,335,904.18 and 532,458.78 is: 734,810.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,023.06 : 1,335,904.18 = 532,458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,023.06/1,335,904.18 = 532,458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,023.06x = 1,335,904.18 × 532,458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,023.06x = 711,313,909,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,313,909,879.70/968,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,810.91

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