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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,134.73, 1,333,307.55 and 536,414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,134.73, 1,333,307.55 and 536,414.82 is: 740,275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,134.73 : 1,333,307.55 = 536,414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,134.73/1,333,307.55 = 536,414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,134.73x = 1,333,307.55 × 536,414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,134.73x = 715,205,929,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,205,929,437.89/966,134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,275.56

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