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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,656.62, 1,336,810.03 and 538,937.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,656.62, 1,336,810.03 and 538,937.65 is: 743,769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,656.62 : 1,336,810.03 = 538,937.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,656.62/1,336,810.03 = 538,937.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,656.62x = 1,336,810.03 × 538,937.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,656.62x = 720,457,256,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,457,256,388.30/968,656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,769.50

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