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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,148.24, 1,336,035.24 and 538,407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,148.24, 1,336,035.24 and 538,407.60 is: 742,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,148.24 : 1,336,035.24 = 538,407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,148.24/1,336,035.24 = 538,407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,148.24x = 1,336,035.24 × 538,407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,148.24x = 719,331,527,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,331,527,083.82/968,148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,997.30

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