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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,785.12, 1,337,108.48 and 641,521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,785.12, 1,337,108.48 and 641,521.24 is: 885,421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,785.12 : 1,337,108.48 = 641,521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,785.12/1,337,108.48 = 641,521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,785.12x = 1,337,108.48 × 641,521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,785.12x = 857,783,490,104.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,783,490,104.12/968,785.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,421.83

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