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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,468.91, 1,336,480.80 and 532,912.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,468.91, 1,336,480.80 and 532,912.83 is: 735,416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,468.91 : 1,336,480.80 = 532,912.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,468.91/1,336,480.80 = 532,912.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,468.91x = 1,336,480.80 × 532,912.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,468.91x = 712,227,765,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,227,765,368.66/968,468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,416.24

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