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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,201.12, 1,330,457.70 and 534,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,201.12, 1,330,457.70 and 534,481 is: 737,506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,201.12 : 1,330,457.70 = 534,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,201.12/1,330,457.70 = 534,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,201.12x = 1,330,457.70 × 534,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,201.12x = 711,104,361,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,104,361,953.70/964,201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,506.26

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