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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,553.72, 1,336,585.86 and 538,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,553.72, 1,336,585.86 and 538,832.52 is: 743,578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,553.72 : 1,336,585.86 = 538,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,553.72/1,336,585.86 = 538,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,553.72x = 1,336,585.86 × 538,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,553.72x = 720,195,927,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,195,927,140.17/968,553.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,578.71

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