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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,404.58, 1,336,345.26 and 532,813.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,404.58, 1,336,345.26 and 532,813.68 is: 735,253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,404.58 : 1,336,345.26 = 532,813.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,404.58/1,336,345.26 = 532,813.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,404.58x = 1,336,345.26 × 532,813.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,404.58x = 712,023,035,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,023,035,731.16/968,404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,253.68

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