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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,492.20, 1,333,796.76 and 536,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,492.20, 1,333,796.76 and 536,805 is: 740,811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,492.20 : 1,333,796.76 = 536,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,492.20/1,333,796.76 = 536,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,492.20x = 1,333,796.76 × 536,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,492.20x = 715,988,769,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,988,769,751.80/966,492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,811.74

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