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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,975.60, 1,337,175.92 and 539,248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,975.60, 1,337,175.92 and 539,248.48 is: 744,157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,975.60 : 1,337,175.92 = 539,248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,975.60/1,337,175.92 = 539,248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,975.60x = 1,337,175.92 × 539,248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,975.60x = 721,070,082,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,070,082,352.60/968,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,157.11

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