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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,193.64, 1,333,221.72 and 536,390.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,193.64, 1,333,221.72 and 536,390.73 is: 740,149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,193.64 : 1,333,221.72 = 536,390.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,193.64/1,333,221.72 = 536,390.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,193.64x = 1,333,221.72 × 536,390.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,193.64x = 715,127,771,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,127,771,642.66/966,193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,149.53

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