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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,598.72, 1,333,939.69 and 536,918.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,598.72, 1,333,939.69 and 536,918.83 is: 740,966.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,598.72 : 1,333,939.69 = 536,918.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,598.72/1,333,939.69 = 536,918.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,598.72x = 1,333,939.69 × 536,918.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,598.72x = 716,217,334,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,217,334,981.66/966,598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,966.57

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