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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,315.38, 1,336,243.17 and 538,583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,315.38, 1,336,243.17 and 538,583.38 is: 743,227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,315.38 : 1,336,243.17 = 538,583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,315.38/1,336,243.17 = 538,583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,315.38x = 1,336,243.17 × 538,583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,315.38x = 719,678,363,000.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,678,363,000.52/968,315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,227.24

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