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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,416.41, 1,453,534.71 and 507,125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,416.41, 1,453,534.71 and 507,125.48 is: 761,164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,416.41 : 1,453,534.71 = 507,125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,416.41/1,453,534.71 = 507,125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,416.41x = 1,453,534.71 × 507,125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,416.41x = 737,124,480,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,124,480,237.74/968,416.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,164.80

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