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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,882.67, 1,334,321.81 and 531,296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,882.67, 1,334,321.81 and 531,296.46 is: 733,202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,882.67 : 1,334,321.81 = 531,296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,882.67/1,334,321.81 = 531,296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,882.67x = 1,334,321.81 × 531,296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,882.67x = 708,920,453,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,920,453,489.67/966,882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,202.15

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