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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,998.97, 1,331,742.06 and 535,278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,998.97, 1,331,742.06 and 535,278.98 is: 738,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,998.97 : 1,331,742.06 = 535,278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,998.97/1,331,742.06 = 535,278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,998.97x = 1,331,742.06 × 535,278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,998.97x = 712,853,534,829.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,853,534,829.25/964,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,709.12

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