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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,283.52, 1,333,426.74 and 536,591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,283.52, 1,333,426.74 and 536,591.12 is: 740,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,283.52 : 1,333,426.74 = 536,591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,283.52/1,333,426.74 = 536,591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,283.52x = 1,333,426.74 × 536,591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,283.52x = 715,504,947,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,504,947,854.55/966,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,471.02

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