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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,491.20, 1,333,795.38 and 536,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,491.20, 1,333,795.38 and 536,804 is: 740,810.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,491.20 : 1,333,795.38 = 536,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,491.20/1,333,795.38 = 536,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,491.20x = 1,333,795.38 × 536,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,491.20x = 715,986,695,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,986,695,165.52/966,491.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,810.36

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