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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,673.62, 1,336,833.48 and 538,954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,673.62, 1,336,833.48 and 538,954.64 is: 743,792.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,673.62 : 1,336,833.48 = 538,954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,673.62/1,336,833.48 = 538,954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,673.62x = 1,336,833.48 × 538,954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,673.62x = 720,492,606,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,492,606,953.35/968,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,792.95

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