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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,055.36, 1,331,668.94 and 535,227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,055.36, 1,331,668.94 and 535,227.78 is: 738,554.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,055.36 : 1,331,668.94 = 535,227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,055.36/1,331,668.94 = 535,227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,055.36x = 1,331,668.94 × 535,227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,055.36x = 712,746,210,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,746,210,451.15/965,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,554.74

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