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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,532.96, 1,333,921.32 and 553,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,532.96, 1,333,921.32 and 553,108 is: 763,349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,532.96 : 1,333,921.32 = 553,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,532.96/1,333,921.32 = 553,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,532.96x = 1,333,921.32 × 553,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,532.96x = 737,802,553,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,802,553,462.56/966,532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,349.61

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