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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,473.75, 1,336,430.59 and 538,738.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,473.75, 1,336,430.59 and 538,738.51 is: 743,424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,473.75 : 1,336,430.59 = 538,738.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,473.75/1,336,430.59 = 538,738.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,473.75x = 1,336,430.59 × 538,738.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,473.75x = 719,986,624,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,986,624,775.02/968,473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,424.00

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