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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,729.42, 1,334,085.93 and 537,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,729.42, 1,334,085.93 and 537,049.62 is: 741,128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,729.42 : 1,334,085.93 = 537,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,729.42/1,334,085.93 = 537,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,729.42x = 1,334,085.93 × 537,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,729.42x = 716,470,341,753.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,470,341,753.85/966,729.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,128.10

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