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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,043.34, 1,335,932.36 and 532,479.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,043.34, 1,335,932.36 and 532,479.21 is: 734,839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,043.34 : 1,335,932.36 = 532,479.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,043.34/1,335,932.36 = 532,479.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,043.34x = 1,335,932.36 × 532,479.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,043.34x = 711,356,207,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,356,207,666.24/968,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,839.21

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