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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,905.32, 1,337,079.66 and 539,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,905.32, 1,337,079.66 and 539,178.08 is: 744,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,905.32 : 1,337,079.66 = 539,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,905.32/1,337,079.66 = 539,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,905.32x = 1,337,079.66 × 539,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,905.32x = 720,924,043,885.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,924,043,885.85/968,905.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,060.36

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