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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,995.20, 1,337,195.04 and 539,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,995.20, 1,337,195.04 and 539,271.36 is: 744,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,995.20 : 1,337,195.04 = 539,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,995.20/1,337,195.04 = 539,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,995.20x = 1,337,195.04 × 539,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,995.20x = 721,110,987,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,110,987,806.06/968,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,184.27

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