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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,643.20, 1,333,930.80 and 536,951.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,643.20, 1,333,930.80 and 536,951.04 is: 740,971.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,643.20 : 1,333,930.80 = 536,951.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,643.20/1,333,930.80 = 536,951.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,643.20x = 1,333,930.80 × 536,951.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,643.20x = 716,255,530,348.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,255,530,348.03/966,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,971.98

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