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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,992.93, 1,337,197.17 and 539,272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,992.93, 1,337,197.17 and 539,272.93 is: 744,189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,992.93 : 1,337,197.17 = 539,272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,992.93/1,337,197.17 = 539,272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,992.93x = 1,337,197.17 × 539,272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,992.93x = 721,114,235,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,114,235,853.61/968,992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,189.37

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