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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963,744, 1,329,995.88 and 533,983.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963,744, 1,329,995.88 and 533,983.92 is: 736,913.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963,744 : 1,329,995.88 = 533,983.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963,744/1,329,995.88 = 533,983.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963,744x = 1,329,995.88 × 533,983.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963,744x = 710,196,413,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,196,413,586.25/963,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,913.97

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