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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,271.26, 1,336,195.73 and 532,663.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,271.26, 1,336,195.73 and 532,663.15 is: 735,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,271.26 : 1,336,195.73 = 532,663.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,271.26/1,336,195.73 = 532,663.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,271.26x = 1,336,195.73 × 532,663.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,271.26x = 711,742,225,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,742,225,226.69/968,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,064.91

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