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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,105.56, 1,333,164 and 536,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,105.56, 1,333,164 and 536,385.60 is: 740,177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,105.56 : 1,333,164 = 536,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,105.56/1,333,164 = 536,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,105.56x = 1,333,164 × 536,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,105.56x = 715,089,972,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,089,972,038.40/966,105.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,177.89

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