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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,360.46, 1,336,317.76 and 538,631.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,360.46, 1,336,317.76 and 538,631.34 is: 743,300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,360.46 : 1,336,317.76 = 538,631.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,360.46/1,336,317.76 = 538,631.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,360.46x = 1,336,317.76 × 538,631.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,360.46x = 719,782,625,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,782,625,734.60/968,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,300.31

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