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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,199.48, 1,336,164.66 and 538,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,199.48, 1,336,164.66 and 538,488 is: 743,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,199.48 : 1,336,164.66 = 538,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,199.48/1,336,164.66 = 538,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,199.48x = 1,336,164.66 × 538,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,199.48x = 719,508,635,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,508,635,434.08/968,199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,140.90

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