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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,983.14, 1,337,183.74 and 539,263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,983.14, 1,337,183.74 and 539,263.16 is: 744,175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,983.14 : 1,337,183.74 = 539,263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,983.14/1,337,183.74 = 539,263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,983.14x = 1,337,183.74 × 539,263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,983.14x = 721,093,929,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,093,929,133.02/968,983.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,175.93

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