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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,983.65, 1,337,184.42 and 539,263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,983.65, 1,337,184.42 and 539,263.67 is: 744,176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,983.65 : 1,337,184.42 = 539,263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,983.65/1,337,184.42 = 539,263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,983.65x = 1,337,184.42 × 539,263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,983.65x = 721,094,971,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,094,971,110.10/968,983.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,176.61

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