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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,284.52, 1,333,428.12 and 536,592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,284.52, 1,333,428.12 and 536,592.12 is: 740,472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,284.52 : 1,333,428.12 = 536,592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,284.52/1,333,428.12 = 536,592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,284.52x = 1,333,428.12 × 536,592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,284.52x = 715,507,021,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,507,021,778.41/966,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,472.40

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