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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,782.44, 1,334,114.50 and 537,088.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,782.44, 1,334,114.50 and 537,088.78 is: 741,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,782.44 : 1,334,114.50 = 537,088.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,782.44/1,334,114.50 = 537,088.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,782.44x = 1,334,114.50 × 537,088.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,782.44x = 716,537,919,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,537,919,829.29/966,782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,157.36

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