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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,184.04, 1,335,991.44 and 538,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,184.04, 1,335,991.44 and 538,394.80 is: 742,927.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,184.04 : 1,335,991.44 = 538,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,184.04/1,335,991.44 = 538,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,184.04x = 1,335,991.44 × 538,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,184.04x = 719,290,844,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,290,844,140.51/968,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,927.81

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