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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,805.59, 1,334,167.77 and 537,086.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,805.59, 1,334,167.77 and 537,086.78 is: 741,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,805.59 : 1,334,167.77 = 537,086.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,805.59/1,334,167.77 = 537,086.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,805.59x = 1,334,167.77 × 537,086.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,805.59x = 716,563,871,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,563,871,569.08/966,805.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,166.45

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