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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,984.25, 1,337,185.20 and 539,264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,984.25, 1,337,185.20 and 539,264.27 is: 744,177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,984.25 : 1,337,185.20 = 539,264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,984.25/1,337,185.20 = 539,264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,984.25x = 1,337,185.20 × 539,264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,984.25x = 721,096,194,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,096,194,046.88/968,984.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,177.41

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