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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,135.73, 1,333,308.93 and 536,415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,135.73, 1,333,308.93 and 536,415.82 is: 740,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,135.73 : 1,333,308.93 = 536,415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,135.73/1,333,308.93 = 536,415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,135.73x = 1,333,308.93 × 536,415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,135.73x = 715,208,002,999.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,208,002,999.27/966,135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,276.94

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