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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,196.24, 1,336,158.13 and 538,467.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,196.24, 1,336,158.13 and 538,467.14 is: 743,110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,196.24 : 1,336,158.13 = 538,467.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,196.24/1,336,158.13 = 538,467.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,196.24x = 1,336,158.13 × 538,467.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,196.24x = 719,477,249,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,477,249,852.70/968,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,110.97

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