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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,281.84, 1,333,443.54 and 536,550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,281.84, 1,333,443.54 and 536,550.92 is: 740,426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,281.84 : 1,333,443.54 = 536,550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,281.84/1,333,443.54 = 536,550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,281.84x = 1,333,443.54 × 536,550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,281.84x = 715,460,358,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,460,358,155.06/966,281.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,426.17

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