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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,332, 1,336,298.16 and 544,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,332, 1,336,298.16 and 544,396 is: 751,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,332 : 1,336,298.16 = 544,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,332/1,336,298.16 = 544,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,332x = 1,336,298.16 × 544,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,332x = 727,475,373,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,475,373,111.36/968,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,266.48

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