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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,823.52, 1,331,538.17 and 535,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,823.52, 1,331,538.17 and 535,242 is: 738,679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,823.52 : 1,331,538.17 = 535,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,823.52/1,331,538.17 = 535,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,823.52x = 1,331,538.17 × 535,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,823.52x = 712,695,150,510.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,695,150,510.93/964,823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,679.29

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