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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,138, 1,333,312.08 and 536,418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,138, 1,333,312.08 and 536,418.18 is: 740,280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,138 : 1,333,312.08 = 536,418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,138/1,333,312.08 = 536,418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,138x = 1,333,312.08 × 536,418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,138x = 715,212,839,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,212,839,325.62/966,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,280.21

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