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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,481.35, 1,333,747.35 and 536,761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,481.35, 1,333,747.35 and 536,761.46 is: 740,732.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,481.35 : 1,333,747.35 = 536,761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,481.35/1,333,747.35 = 536,761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,481.35x = 1,333,747.35 × 536,761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,481.35x = 715,904,168,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,904,168,188.39/966,481.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,732.52

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