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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,042.34, 1,335,930.98 and 532,478.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,042.34, 1,335,930.98 and 532,478.21 is: 734,837.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,042.34 : 1,335,930.98 = 532,478.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,042.34/1,335,930.98 = 532,478.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,042.34x = 1,335,930.98 × 532,478.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,042.34x = 711,354,127,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,354,127,571.90/968,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,837.82

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