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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,558.12, 1,333,813.28 and 536,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,558.12, 1,333,813.28 and 536,865.80 is: 740,854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,558.12 : 1,333,813.28 = 536,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,558.12/1,333,813.28 = 536,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,558.12x = 1,333,813.28 × 536,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,558.12x = 716,078,733,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,078,733,617.82/966,558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,854.29

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