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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,188.30, 1,336,117.02 and 538,468.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,188.30, 1,336,117.02 and 538,468.62 is: 743,096.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,188.30 : 1,336,117.02 = 538,468.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,188.30/1,336,117.02 = 538,468.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,188.30x = 1,336,117.02 × 538,468.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,188.30x = 719,457,087,917.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,457,087,917.91/968,188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,096.24

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