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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,639.96, 1,336,689.50 and 533,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,639.96, 1,336,689.50 and 533,016.60 is: 735,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,639.96 : 1,336,689.50 = 533,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,639.96/1,336,689.50 = 533,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,639.96x = 1,336,689.50 × 533,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,639.96x = 712,477,692,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,477,692,545.70/968,639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,544.39

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