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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,882.31, 1,337,047.97 and 539,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,882.31, 1,337,047.97 and 539,155.04 is: 744,028.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,882.31 : 1,337,047.97 = 539,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,882.31/1,337,047.97 = 539,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,882.31x = 1,337,047.97 × 539,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,882.31x = 720,876,142,366.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,876,142,366.25/968,882.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,028.59

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