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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,202.30, 1,336,136.34 and 538,482.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,202.30, 1,336,136.34 and 538,482.63 is: 743,115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,202.30 : 1,336,136.34 = 538,482.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,202.30/1,336,136.34 = 538,482.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,202.30x = 1,336,136.34 × 538,482.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,202.30x = 719,486,210,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,486,210,401.77/968,202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,115.58

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