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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,858.40, 1,334,478 and 537,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,858.40, 1,334,478 and 537,286.24 is: 741,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,858.40 : 1,334,478 = 537,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,858.40/1,334,478 = 537,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,858.40x = 1,334,478 × 537,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,858.40x = 716,996,666,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,996,666,982.72/966,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,573.60

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