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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,789.90, 1,334,171.52 and 537,058.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,789.90, 1,334,171.52 and 537,058.98 is: 741,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,789.90 : 1,334,171.52 = 537,058.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,789.90/1,334,171.52 = 537,058.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,789.90x = 1,334,171.52 × 537,058.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,789.90x = 716,528,795,676.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,528,795,676.25/966,789.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,142.20

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