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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,985.65, 1,337,187.18 and 539,265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,985.65, 1,337,187.18 and 539,265.67 is: 744,179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,985.65 : 1,337,187.18 = 539,265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,985.65/1,337,187.18 = 539,265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,985.65x = 1,337,187.18 × 539,265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,985.65x = 721,099,140,538.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,099,140,538.11/968,985.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,179.38

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