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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,661.44, 1,333,955.52 and 536,969.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,661.44, 1,333,955.52 and 536,969.04 is: 740,996.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,661.44 : 1,333,955.52 = 536,969.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,661.44/1,333,955.52 = 536,969.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,661.44x = 1,333,955.52 × 536,969.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,661.44x = 716,292,814,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,292,814,977.10/966,661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,996.57

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