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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,555.98, 1,333,810.36 and 536,863.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,555.98, 1,333,810.36 and 536,863.67 is: 740,851.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,555.98 : 1,333,810.36 = 536,863.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,555.98/1,333,810.36 = 536,863.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,555.98x = 1,333,810.36 × 536,863.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,555.98x = 716,074,324,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,074,324,953.62/966,555.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,851.37

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