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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,131.52, 1,333,303.20 and 536,411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,131.52, 1,333,303.20 and 536,411.68 is: 740,271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,131.52 : 1,333,303.20 = 536,411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,131.52/1,333,303.20 = 536,411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,131.52x = 1,333,303.20 × 536,411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,131.52x = 715,199,409,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,199,409,461.38/966,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,271.27

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