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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,479.09, 1,333,744.25 and 536,759.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,479.09, 1,333,744.25 and 536,759.21 is: 740,729.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,479.09 : 1,333,744.25 = 536,759.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,479.09/1,333,744.25 = 536,759.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,479.09x = 1,333,744.25 × 536,759.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,479.09x = 715,899,500,619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,899,500,619.53/966,479.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,729.43

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