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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,641.67, 1,333,964.97 and 536,961.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,641.67, 1,333,964.97 and 536,961.78 is: 741,006.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,641.67 : 1,333,964.97 = 536,961.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,641.67/1,333,964.97 = 536,961.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,641.67x = 1,333,964.97 × 536,961.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,641.67x = 716,288,204,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,288,204,748.85/966,641.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,006.96

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