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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,934.93, 1,334,411.73 and 537,215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,934.93, 1,334,411.73 and 537,215.07 is: 741,379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,934.93 : 1,334,411.73 = 537,215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,934.93/1,334,411.73 = 537,215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,934.93x = 1,334,411.73 × 537,215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,934.93x = 716,866,090,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,866,090,940.77/966,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,379.87

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