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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,240, 1,330,561.74 and 534,483.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,240, 1,330,561.74 and 534,483.58 is: 737,537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,240 : 1,330,561.74 = 534,483.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,240/1,330,561.74 = 534,483.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,240x = 1,330,561.74 × 534,483.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,240x = 711,163,402,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,163,402,206.23/964,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,537.75

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