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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,841.49, 1,331,563.01 and 535,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,841.49, 1,331,563.01 and 535,260 is: 738,704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,841.49 : 1,331,563.01 = 535,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,841.49/1,331,563.01 = 535,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,841.49x = 1,331,563.01 × 535,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,841.49x = 712,732,414,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,732,414,056.30/964,841.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,704.15

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