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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,063.36, 1,449,769.48 and 540,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,063.36, 1,449,769.48 and 540,548.60 is: 809,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,063.36 : 1,449,769.48 = 540,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,063.36/1,449,769.48 = 540,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,063.36x = 1,449,769.48 × 540,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,063.36x = 783,670,862,736.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,670,862,736.73/968,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,524.35

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