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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,741.73, 1,331,297.98 and 535,012.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,741.73, 1,331,297.98 and 535,012.63 is: 738,292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,741.73 : 1,331,297.98 = 535,012.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,741.73/1,331,297.98 = 535,012.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,741.73x = 1,331,297.98 × 535,012.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,741.73x = 712,261,233,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,261,233,593.49/964,741.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,292.14

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