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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,976.60, 1,337,177.30 and 539,249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,976.60, 1,337,177.30 and 539,249.48 is: 744,158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,976.60 : 1,337,177.30 = 539,249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,976.60/1,337,177.30 = 539,249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,976.60x = 1,337,177.30 × 539,249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,976.60x = 721,072,163,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,072,163,692.80/968,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,158.49

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