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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,639.42, 1,333,961.87 and 536,959.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,639.42, 1,333,961.87 and 536,959.53 is: 741,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,639.42 : 1,333,961.87 = 536,959.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,639.42/1,333,961.87 = 536,959.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,639.42x = 1,333,961.87 × 536,959.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,639.42x = 716,283,536,068.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,283,536,068.32/966,639.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,003.85

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