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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,783.44, 1,334,115.87 and 537,089.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,783.44, 1,334,115.87 and 537,089.78 is: 741,158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,783.44 : 1,334,115.87 = 537,089.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,783.44/1,334,115.87 = 537,089.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,783.44x = 1,334,115.87 × 537,089.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,783.44x = 716,539,999,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,539,999,112.81/966,783.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,158.74

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