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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,826.98, 1,331,543 and 535,245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,826.98, 1,331,543 and 535,245.50 is: 738,684.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,826.98 : 1,331,543 = 535,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,826.98/1,331,543 = 535,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,826.98x = 1,331,543 × 535,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,826.98x = 712,702,398,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,702,398,806.50/964,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,684.15

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