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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,739, 1,331,339.82 and 535,084.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,739, 1,331,339.82 and 535,084.92 is: 738,417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,739 : 1,331,339.82 = 535,084.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,739/1,331,339.82 = 535,084.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,739x = 1,331,339.82 × 535,084.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,739x = 712,379,861,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,379,861,077.52/964,739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,417.19

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