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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,954.78, 1,337,220.42 and 539,233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,954.78, 1,337,220.42 and 539,233.58 is: 744,177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,954.78 : 1,337,220.42 = 539,233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,954.78/1,337,220.42 = 539,233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,954.78x = 1,337,220.42 × 539,233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,954.78x = 721,074,154,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,074,154,325.70/968,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,177.30

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