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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,472.44, 1,333,731.98 and 536,792.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,472.44, 1,333,731.98 and 536,792.55 is: 740,773.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,472.44 : 1,333,731.98 = 536,792.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,472.44/1,333,731.98 = 536,792.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,472.44x = 1,333,731.98 × 536,792.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,472.44x = 715,937,387,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,937,387,876.79/966,472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,773.72

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