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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,288.52, 1,333,433.64 and 536,596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,288.52, 1,333,433.64 and 536,596.12 is: 740,477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,288.52 : 1,333,433.64 = 536,596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,288.52/1,333,433.64 = 536,596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,288.52x = 1,333,433.64 × 536,596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,288.52x = 715,515,317,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,515,317,501.48/966,288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,477.92

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