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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,212.37, 1,336,180.37 and 538,483.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,212.37, 1,336,180.37 and 538,483.29 is: 743,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,212.37 : 1,336,180.37 = 538,483.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,212.37/1,336,180.37 = 538,483.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,212.37x = 1,336,180.37 × 538,483.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,212.37x = 719,510,798,978.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,510,798,978.60/968,212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,133.25

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