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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,589.96, 1,333,894.26 and 536,910.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,589.96, 1,333,894.26 and 536,910.04 is: 740,935.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,589.96 : 1,333,894.26 = 536,910.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,589.96/1,333,894.26 = 536,910.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,589.96x = 1,333,894.26 × 536,910.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,589.96x = 716,181,220,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,181,220,492.37/966,589.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,935.92

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