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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,279.52, 1,333,421.22 and 536,587.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,279.52, 1,333,421.22 and 536,587.12 is: 740,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,279.52 : 1,333,421.22 = 536,587.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,279.52/1,333,421.22 = 536,587.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,279.52x = 1,333,421.22 × 536,587.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,279.52x = 715,496,652,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,496,652,186.69/966,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,465.50

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