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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,083.83, 1,333,198.65 and 536,365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,083.83, 1,333,198.65 and 536,365.06 is: 740,185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,083.83 : 1,333,198.65 = 536,365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,083.83/1,333,198.65 = 536,365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,083.83x = 1,333,198.65 × 536,365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,083.83x = 715,081,173,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,081,173,899.17/966,083.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,185.43

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