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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,977.60, 1,337,178.68 and 539,250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,977.60, 1,337,178.68 and 539,250.48 is: 744,159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,977.60 : 1,337,178.68 = 539,250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,977.60/1,337,178.68 = 539,250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,977.60x = 1,337,178.68 × 539,250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,977.60x = 721,074,245,035.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,074,245,035.77/968,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,159.87

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