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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,692.96, 1,334,017.68 and 536,953.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,692.96, 1,334,017.68 and 536,953.76 is: 740,985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,692.96 : 1,334,017.68 = 536,953.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,692.96/1,334,017.68 = 536,953.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,692.96x = 1,334,017.68 × 536,953.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,692.96x = 716,305,809,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,305,809,182.48/966,692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,985.85

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