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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,395.88, 1,333,644.12 and 536,716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,395.88, 1,333,644.12 and 536,716.08 is: 740,678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,395.88 : 1,333,644.12 = 536,716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,395.88/1,333,644.12 = 536,716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,395.88x = 1,333,644.12 × 536,716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,395.88x = 715,788,244,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,788,244,201.45/966,395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,678.08

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