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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,990.92, 1,337,194.41 and 539,270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,990.92, 1,337,194.41 and 539,270.93 is: 744,186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,990.92 : 1,337,194.41 = 539,270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,990.92/1,337,194.41 = 539,270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,990.92x = 1,337,194.41 × 539,270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,990.92x = 721,110,073,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,110,073,071.50/968,990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,186.62

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