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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,268.45, 1,333,484 and 536,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,268.45, 1,333,484 and 536,555.76 is: 740,465.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,268.45 : 1,333,484 = 536,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,268.45/1,333,484 = 536,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,268.45x = 1,333,484 × 536,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,268.45x = 715,488,521,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,488,521,067.84/966,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,465.57

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