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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,782.40, 1,334,161.17 and 537,051.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,782.40, 1,334,161.17 and 537,051.48 is: 741,131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,782.40 : 1,334,161.17 = 537,051.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,782.40/1,334,161.17 = 537,051.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,782.40x = 1,334,161.17 × 537,051.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,782.40x = 716,513,230,907.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,513,230,907.03/966,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,131.85

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