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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,590.82, 1,333,858.23 and 536,898.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,590.82, 1,333,858.23 and 536,898.42 is: 740,899.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,590.82 : 1,333,858.23 = 536,898.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,590.82/1,333,858.23 = 536,898.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,590.82x = 1,333,858.23 × 536,898.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,590.82x = 716,146,376,191.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,146,376,191.00/966,590.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,899.21

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