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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,184.92, 1,336,112.37 and 538,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,184.92, 1,336,112.37 and 538,465.24 is: 743,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,184.92 : 1,336,112.37 = 538,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,184.92/1,336,112.37 = 538,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,184.92x = 1,336,112.37 × 538,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,184.92x = 719,450,058,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,450,058,606.13/968,184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,091.58

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