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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,229.85, 1,333,371.57 and 536,498.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,229.85, 1,333,371.57 and 536,498.93 is: 740,354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,229.85 : 1,333,371.57 = 536,498.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,229.85/1,333,371.57 = 536,498.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,229.85x = 1,333,371.57 × 536,498.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,229.85x = 715,352,420,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,352,420,597.42/966,229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,354.30

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