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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,044.34, 1,335,933.74 and 532,480.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,044.34, 1,335,933.74 and 532,480.21 is: 734,840.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,044.34 : 1,335,933.74 = 532,480.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,044.34/1,335,933.74 = 532,480.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,044.34x = 1,335,933.74 × 532,480.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,044.34x = 711,358,278,421.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,358,278,421.29/968,044.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,840.59

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