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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,750, 1,331,355 and 535,095.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,750, 1,331,355 and 535,095.92 is: 738,432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,750 : 1,331,355 = 535,095.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,750/1,331,355 = 535,095.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,750x = 1,331,355 × 535,095.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,750x = 712,402,628,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,402,628,571.60/964,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,432.37

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