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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,571.31, 1,331,175.33 and 534,891.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,571.31, 1,331,175.33 and 534,891.42 is: 738,187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,571.31 : 1,331,175.33 = 534,891.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,571.31/1,331,175.33 = 534,891.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,571.31x = 1,331,175.33 × 534,891.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,571.31x = 712,034,262,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,034,262,532.67/964,571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,187.27

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