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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,759.88, 1,334,127.94 and 537,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,759.88, 1,334,127.94 and 537,080.20 is: 741,170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,759.88 : 1,334,127.94 = 537,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,759.88/1,334,127.94 = 537,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,759.88x = 1,334,127.94 × 537,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,759.88x = 716,533,700,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,533,700,840.79/966,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,170.29

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