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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,642.67, 1,333,966.35 and 536,962.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,642.67, 1,333,966.35 and 536,962.78 is: 741,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,642.67 : 1,333,966.35 = 536,962.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,642.67/1,333,966.35 = 536,962.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,642.67x = 1,333,966.35 × 536,962.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,642.67x = 716,290,279,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,290,279,722.45/966,642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,008.34

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