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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,348, 1,336,320.24 and 544,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,348, 1,336,320.24 and 544,412 is: 751,288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,348 : 1,336,320.24 = 544,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,348/1,336,320.24 = 544,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,348x = 1,336,320.24 × 544,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,348x = 727,508,774,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,508,774,498.88/968,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,288.56

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