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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,861.90, 1,334,482.83 and 537,289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,861.90, 1,334,482.83 and 537,289.74 is: 741,578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,861.90 : 1,334,482.83 = 537,289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,861.90/1,334,482.83 = 537,289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,861.90x = 1,334,482.83 × 537,289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,861.90x = 717,003,932,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,003,932,765.16/966,861.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,578.43

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