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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,142.52, 1,330,580.72 and 534,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,142.52, 1,330,580.72 and 534,440.76 is: 737,563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,142.52 : 1,330,580.72 = 534,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,142.52/1,330,580.72 = 534,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,142.52x = 1,330,580.72 × 534,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,142.52x = 711,116,571,238.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,116,571,238.15/964,142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,563.75

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