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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,867.16, 1,334,300.45 and 531,281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,867.16, 1,334,300.45 and 531,281.02 is: 733,180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,867.16 : 1,334,300.45 = 531,281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,867.16/1,334,300.45 = 531,281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,867.16x = 1,334,300.45 × 531,281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,867.16x = 708,888,498,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,888,498,719.16/966,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,180.87

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