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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,918.97, 1,337,167.14 and 539,199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,918.97, 1,337,167.14 and 539,199.10 is: 744,127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,918.97 : 1,337,167.14 = 539,199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,918.97/1,337,167.14 = 539,199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,918.97x = 1,337,167.14 × 539,199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,918.97x = 720,999,318,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,999,318,437.57/968,918.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,127.57

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