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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,158.72, 1,333,273.66 and 536,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,158.72, 1,333,273.66 and 536,427.80 is: 740,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,158.72 : 1,333,273.66 = 536,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,158.72/1,333,273.66 = 536,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,158.72x = 1,333,273.66 × 536,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,158.72x = 715,205,056,231.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,205,056,231.75/966,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,256.28

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