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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,886.74, 1,337,053.10 and 533,294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,886.74, 1,337,053.10 and 533,294.78 is: 735,940.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,886.74 : 1,337,053.10 = 533,294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,886.74/1,337,053.10 = 533,294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,886.74x = 1,337,053.10 × 533,294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,886.74x = 713,043,429,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,043,429,461.08/968,886.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,940.95

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