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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,426.09, 1,333,631.48 and 536,733.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,426.09, 1,333,631.48 and 536,733.90 is: 740,672.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,426.09 : 1,333,631.48 = 536,733.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,426.09/1,333,631.48 = 536,733.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,426.09x = 1,333,631.48 × 536,733.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,426.09x = 715,805,222,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,805,222,739.50/966,426.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,672.49

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