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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,636.96, 1,336,685.36 and 533,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,636.96, 1,336,685.36 and 533,013.60 is: 735,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,636.96 : 1,336,685.36 = 533,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,636.96/1,336,685.36 = 533,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,636.96x = 1,336,685.36 × 533,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,636.96x = 712,471,475,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,471,475,800.90/968,636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,540.25

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