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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,409.32, 1,333,662.93 and 536,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,409.32, 1,333,662.93 and 536,729.70 is: 740,697.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,409.32 : 1,333,662.93 = 536,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,409.32/1,333,662.93 = 536,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,409.32x = 1,333,662.93 × 536,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,409.32x = 715,816,504,320.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,816,504,320.02/966,409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,697.02

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