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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,059.36, 1,449,763.48 and 540,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,059.36, 1,449,763.48 and 540,544.60 is: 809,518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,059.36 : 1,449,763.48 = 540,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,059.36/1,449,763.48 = 540,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,059.36x = 1,449,763.48 × 540,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,059.36x = 783,661,820,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,661,820,391.21/968,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,518.35

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