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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,569.91, 1,333,829.34 and 536,877.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,569.91, 1,333,829.34 and 536,877.42 is: 740,870.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,569.91 : 1,333,829.34 = 536,877.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,569.91/1,333,829.34 = 536,877.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,569.91x = 1,333,829.34 × 536,877.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,569.91x = 716,102,854,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,102,854,779.50/966,569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,870.21

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