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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,982.14, 1,337,182.36 and 539,262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,982.14, 1,337,182.36 and 539,262.16 is: 744,174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,982.14 : 1,337,182.36 = 539,262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,982.14/1,337,182.36 = 539,262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,982.14x = 1,337,182.36 × 539,262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,982.14x = 721,091,843,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,091,843,076.39/968,982.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,174.54

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