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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,186.30, 1,336,114.26 and 538,466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,186.30, 1,336,114.26 and 538,466.62 is: 743,093.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,186.30 : 1,336,114.26 = 538,466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,186.30/1,336,114.26 = 538,466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,186.30x = 1,336,114.26 × 538,466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,186.30x = 719,452,922,835.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,452,922,835.43/968,186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,093.48

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