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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,555.11, 1,333,809.15 and 536,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,555.11, 1,333,809.15 and 536,862.80 is: 740,850.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,555.11 : 1,333,809.15 = 536,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,555.11/1,333,809.15 = 536,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,555.11x = 1,333,809.15 × 536,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,555.11x = 716,072,508,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,072,508,265.57/966,555.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,850.16

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