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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,133.73, 1,333,306.17 and 536,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,133.73, 1,333,306.17 and 536,413.82 is: 740,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,133.73 : 1,333,306.17 = 536,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,133.73/1,333,306.17 = 536,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,133.73x = 1,333,306.17 × 536,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,133.73x = 715,203,855,879.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,203,855,879.27/966,133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,274.18

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