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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,768.88, 1,334,140.32 and 537,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,768.88, 1,334,140.32 and 537,089.20 is: 741,182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,768.88 : 1,334,140.32 = 537,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,768.88/1,334,140.32 = 537,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,768.88x = 1,334,140.32 × 537,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,768.88x = 716,552,357,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,552,357,156.54/966,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,182.69

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