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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,751.06, 1,331,322.93 and 535,071.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,751.06, 1,331,322.93 and 535,071.17 is: 738,379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,751.06 : 1,331,322.93 = 535,071.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,751.06/1,331,322.93 = 535,071.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,751.06x = 1,331,322.93 × 535,071.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,751.06x = 712,352,511,146.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,352,511,146.31/964,751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,379.61

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