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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,039.33, 1,331,913.99 and 535,457.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,039.33, 1,331,913.99 and 535,457.85 is: 739,020.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,039.33 : 1,331,913.99 = 535,457.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,039.33/1,331,913.99 = 535,457.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,039.33x = 1,331,913.99 × 535,457.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,039.33x = 713,183,801,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,183,801,470.32/965,039.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,020.46

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