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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,597.38, 1,333,867.26 and 536,904.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,597.38, 1,333,867.26 and 536,904.92 is: 740,908.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,597.38 : 1,333,867.26 = 536,904.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,597.38/1,333,867.26 = 536,904.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,597.38x = 1,333,867.26 × 536,904.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,597.38x = 716,159,894,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,159,894,520.92/966,597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,908.17

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