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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,480.60, 1,333,746.32 and 536,760.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,480.60, 1,333,746.32 and 536,760.71 is: 740,731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,480.60 : 1,333,746.32 = 536,760.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,480.60/1,333,746.32 = 536,760.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,480.60x = 1,333,746.32 × 536,760.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,480.60x = 715,902,612,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,902,612,330.55/966,480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,731.49

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