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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,889.17, 1,334,306.52 and 537,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,889.17, 1,334,306.52 and 537,209.28 is: 741,348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,889.17 : 1,334,306.52 = 537,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,889.17/1,334,306.52 = 537,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,889.17x = 1,334,306.52 × 537,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,889.17x = 716,801,844,908.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,801,844,908.51/966,889.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,348.51

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