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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,220.24, 1,336,136.40 and 532,628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,220.24, 1,336,136.40 and 532,628.16 is: 735,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,220.24 : 1,336,136.40 = 532,628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,220.24/1,336,136.40 = 532,628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,220.24x = 1,336,136.40 × 532,628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,220.24x = 711,663,872,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,663,872,241.02/968,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,022.72

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