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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,138.76, 1,331,893.06 and 535,418.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,138.76, 1,331,893.06 and 535,418.89 is: 738,878.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,138.76 : 1,331,893.06 = 535,418.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,138.76/1,331,893.06 = 535,418.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,138.76x = 1,331,893.06 × 535,418.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,138.76x = 713,120,706,607.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,120,706,607.52/965,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,878.94

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