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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,987.92, 1,337,190.27 and 539,267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,987.92, 1,337,190.27 and 539,267.93 is: 744,182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,987.92 : 1,337,190.27 = 539,267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,987.92/1,337,190.27 = 539,267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,987.92x = 1,337,190.27 × 539,267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,987.92x = 721,103,828,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,103,828,919.04/968,987.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,182.48

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