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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,131.23, 1,333,302.72 and 536,411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,131.23, 1,333,302.72 and 536,411.32 is: 740,270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,131.23 : 1,333,302.72 = 536,411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,131.23/1,333,302.72 = 536,411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,131.23x = 1,333,302.72 × 536,411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,131.23x = 715,198,671,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,198,671,994.79/966,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,270.73

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