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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,833.40, 1,334,443.50 and 537,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,833.40, 1,334,443.50 and 537,261.24 is: 741,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,833.40 : 1,334,443.50 = 537,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,833.40/1,334,443.50 = 537,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,833.40x = 1,334,443.50 × 537,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,833.40x = 716,944,769,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,944,769,519.94/966,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,539.10

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