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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,636.64, 1,333,938 and 536,908.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,636.64, 1,333,938 and 536,908.96 is: 740,922.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,636.64 : 1,333,938 = 536,908.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,636.64/1,333,938 = 536,908.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,636.64x = 1,333,938 × 536,908.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,636.64x = 716,203,264,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,203,264,284.48/966,636.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,922.94

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