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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,637.96, 1,336,686.74 and 533,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,637.96, 1,336,686.74 and 533,014.60 is: 735,541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,637.96 : 1,336,686.74 = 533,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,637.96/1,336,686.74 = 533,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,637.96x = 1,336,686.74 × 533,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,637.96x = 712,473,548,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,473,548,046.40/968,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,541.63

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