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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,543.95, 1,331,005.77 and 534,808.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,543.95, 1,331,005.77 and 534,808.17 is: 737,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,543.95 : 1,331,005.77 = 534,808.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,543.95/1,331,005.77 = 534,808.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,543.95x = 1,331,005.77 × 534,808.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,543.95x = 711,832,760,113.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,832,760,113.14/964,543.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,999.30

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