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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,037.83, 1,331,911.91 and 535,456.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,037.83, 1,331,911.91 and 535,456.35 is: 739,018.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,037.83 : 1,331,911.91 = 535,456.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,037.83/1,331,911.91 = 535,456.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,037.83x = 1,331,911.91 × 535,456.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,037.83x = 713,180,691,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,180,691,188.77/965,037.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,018.38

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