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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,842.49, 1,331,564.39 and 535,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,842.49, 1,331,564.39 and 535,261 is: 738,705.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,842.49 : 1,331,564.39 = 535,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,842.49/1,331,564.39 = 535,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,842.49x = 1,331,564.39 × 535,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,842.49x = 712,734,486,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,734,486,955.79/964,842.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,705.53

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