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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,997.28, 1,334,426.16 and 531,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,997.28, 1,334,426.16 and 531,413.60 is: 733,334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,997.28 : 1,334,426.16 = 531,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,997.28/1,334,426.16 = 531,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,997.28x = 1,334,426.16 × 531,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,997.28x = 709,132,209,619.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,132,209,619.78/966,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,334.23

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