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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,750.96, 1,334,115.60 and 537,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,750.96, 1,334,115.60 and 537,071.12 is: 741,157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,750.96 : 1,334,115.60 = 537,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,750.96/1,334,115.60 = 537,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,750.96x = 1,334,115.60 × 537,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,750.96x = 716,514,959,501.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,514,959,501.47/966,750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,157.74

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