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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,313.88, 1,336,241.10 and 538,581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,313.88, 1,336,241.10 and 538,581.88 is: 743,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,313.88 : 1,336,241.10 = 538,581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,313.88/1,336,241.10 = 538,581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,313.88x = 1,336,241.10 × 538,581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,313.88x = 719,675,243,771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,675,243,771.27/968,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,225.17

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