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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,671.62, 1,336,830.72 and 538,952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,671.62, 1,336,830.72 and 538,952.64 is: 743,790.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,671.62 : 1,336,830.72 = 538,952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,671.62/1,336,830.72 = 538,952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,671.62x = 1,336,830.72 × 538,952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,671.62x = 720,488,445,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,488,445,777.10/968,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,790.19

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