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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,588.19, 1,333,891.80 and 536,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,588.19, 1,333,891.80 and 536,908.30 is: 740,933.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,588.19 : 1,333,891.80 = 536,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,588.19/1,333,891.80 = 536,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,588.19x = 1,333,891.80 × 536,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,588.19x = 716,177,575,387.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,177,575,387.21/966,588.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,933.51

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