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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,407.32, 1,333,660.17 and 536,727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,407.32, 1,333,660.17 and 536,727.70 is: 740,694.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,407.32 : 1,333,660.17 = 536,727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,407.32/1,333,660.17 = 536,727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,407.32x = 1,333,660.17 × 536,727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,407.32x = 715,812,355,625.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,812,355,625.71/966,407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,694.26

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