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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,554.72, 1,336,587.24 and 538,833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,554.72, 1,336,587.24 and 538,833.52 is: 743,580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,554.72 : 1,336,587.24 = 538,833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,554.72/1,336,587.24 = 538,833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,554.72x = 1,336,587.24 × 538,833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,554.72x = 720,198,007,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,198,007,316.29/968,554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,580.09

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