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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,171.19, 1,336,057.23 and 538,442.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,171.19, 1,336,057.23 and 538,442.07 is: 743,039.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,171.19 : 1,336,057.23 = 538,442.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,171.19/1,336,057.23 = 538,442.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,171.19x = 1,336,057.23 × 538,442.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,171.19x = 719,389,420,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,389,420,559.67/968,171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,039.48

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