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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,815.92, 1,336,977.96 and 533,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,815.92, 1,336,977.96 and 533,283.60 is: 735,937.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,815.92 : 1,336,977.96 = 533,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,815.92/1,336,977.96 = 533,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,815.92x = 1,336,977.96 × 533,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,815.92x = 712,988,419,629.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,988,419,629.46/968,815.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,937.97

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