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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,951.94, 1,337,143.91 and 539,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,951.94, 1,337,143.91 and 539,224.80 is: 744,124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,951.94 : 1,337,143.91 = 539,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,951.94/1,337,143.91 = 539,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,951.94x = 1,337,143.91 × 539,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,951.94x = 721,021,157,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,021,157,440.97/968,951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,124.79

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