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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,989.17, 1,337,191.99 and 539,269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,989.17, 1,337,191.99 and 539,269.18 is: 744,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,989.17 : 1,337,191.99 = 539,269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,989.17/1,337,191.99 = 539,269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,989.17x = 1,337,191.99 × 539,269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,989.17x = 721,106,427,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,106,427,949.87/968,989.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,184.20

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