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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,516.56, 1,336,546.38 and 532,960.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,516.56, 1,336,546.38 and 532,960.36 is: 735,481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,516.56 : 1,336,546.38 = 532,960.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,516.56/1,336,546.38 = 532,960.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,516.56x = 1,336,546.38 × 532,960.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,516.56x = 712,326,239,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,326,239,841.50/968,516.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,481.73

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