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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,265.40, 1,333,307.58 and 536,550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,265.40, 1,333,307.58 and 536,550.68 is: 740,362.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,265.40 : 1,333,307.58 = 536,550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,265.40/1,333,307.58 = 536,550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,265.40x = 1,333,307.58 × 536,550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,265.40x = 715,387,088,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,387,088,698.16/966,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,362.94

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