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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,214.92, 1,336,034.22 and 538,425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,214.92, 1,336,034.22 and 538,425.56 is: 742,970.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,214.92 : 1,336,034.22 = 538,425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,214.92/1,336,034.22 = 538,425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,214.92x = 1,336,034.22 × 538,425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,214.92x = 719,354,973,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,354,973,082.66/968,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,970.34

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