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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,422.09, 1,333,625.96 and 536,729.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,422.09, 1,333,625.96 and 536,729.90 is: 740,666.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,422.09 : 1,333,625.96 = 536,729.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,422.09/1,333,625.96 = 536,729.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,422.09x = 1,333,625.96 × 536,729.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,422.09x = 715,796,925,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,796,925,464.56/966,422.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,666.97

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