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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,606.38, 1,333,879.68 and 536,913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,606.38, 1,333,879.68 and 536,913.92 is: 740,920.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,606.38 : 1,333,879.68 = 536,913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,606.38/1,333,879.68 = 536,913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,606.38x = 1,333,879.68 × 536,913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,606.38x = 716,178,567,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,178,567,797.15/966,606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,920.59

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