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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,035.86, 1,449,728.28 and 540,521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,035.86, 1,449,728.28 and 540,521.10 is: 809,483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,035.86 : 1,449,728.28 = 540,521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,035.86/1,449,728.28 = 540,521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,035.86x = 1,449,728.28 × 540,521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,035.86x = 783,608,724,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,608,724,606.71/968,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,483.16

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