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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,184.42, 1,336,111.68 and 538,464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,184.42, 1,336,111.68 and 538,464.74 is: 743,090.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,184.42 : 1,336,111.68 = 538,464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,184.42/1,336,111.68 = 538,464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,184.42x = 1,336,111.68 × 538,464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,184.42x = 719,449,021,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,449,021,352.50/968,184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,090.89

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