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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,231.49, 1,336,206.83 and 538,502.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,231.49, 1,336,206.83 and 538,502.46 is: 743,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,231.49 : 1,336,206.83 = 538,502.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,231.49/1,336,206.83 = 538,502.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,231.49x = 1,336,206.83 × 538,502.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,231.49x = 719,550,662,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,550,662,331.29/968,231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,159.74

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