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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,386.08, 1,336,319.73 and 532,795.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,386.08, 1,336,319.73 and 532,795.17 is: 735,228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,386.08 : 1,336,319.73 = 532,795.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,386.08/1,336,319.73 = 532,795.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,386.08x = 1,336,319.73 × 532,795.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,386.08x = 711,984,697,719.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,984,697,719.70/968,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,228.14

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