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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,201.48, 1,336,167.42 and 538,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,201.48, 1,336,167.42 and 538,490 is: 743,143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,201.48 : 1,336,167.42 = 538,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,201.48/1,336,167.42 = 538,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,201.48x = 1,336,167.42 × 538,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,201.48x = 719,512,793,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,512,793,995.80/968,201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,143.66

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