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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,044.88, 1,449,741.78 and 540,530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,044.88, 1,449,741.78 and 540,530.12 is: 809,496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,044.88 : 1,449,741.78 = 540,530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,044.88/1,449,741.78 = 540,530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,044.88x = 1,449,741.78 × 540,530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,044.88x = 783,629,098,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,629,098,312.41/968,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,496.66

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