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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,639.60, 1,333,983.78 and 531,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,639.60, 1,333,983.78 and 531,062.56 is: 732,877.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,639.60 : 1,333,983.78 = 531,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,639.60/1,333,983.78 = 531,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,639.60x = 1,333,983.78 × 531,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,639.60x = 708,428,841,205.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,428,841,205.28/966,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,877.94

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