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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,024.47, 1,335,876.43 and 532,486.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,024.47, 1,335,876.43 and 532,486.43 is: 734,832.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,024.47 : 1,335,876.43 = 532,486.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,024.47/1,335,876.43 = 532,486.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,024.47x = 1,335,876.43 × 532,486.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,024.47x = 711,336,071,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,336,071,131.85/968,024.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,832.74

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