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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,894, 1,337,073.72 and 544,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,894, 1,337,073.72 and 544,958 is: 752,042.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,894 : 1,337,073.72 = 544,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,894/1,337,073.72 = 544,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,894x = 1,337,073.72 × 544,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,894x = 728,649,020,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,649,020,303.76/968,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,042.04

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