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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,423.34, 1,333,627.68 and 536,731.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,423.34, 1,333,627.68 and 536,731.15 is: 740,668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,423.34 : 1,333,627.68 = 536,731.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,423.34/1,333,627.68 = 536,731.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,423.34x = 1,333,627.68 × 536,731.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,423.34x = 715,799,518,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,799,518,358.23/966,423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,668.70

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