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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,242.52, 1,332,016.96 and 535,513.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,242.52, 1,332,016.96 and 535,513.42 is: 738,998.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,242.52 : 1,332,016.96 = 535,513.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,242.52/1,332,016.96 = 535,513.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,242.52x = 1,332,016.96 × 535,513.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,242.52x = 713,312,957,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,312,957,747.60/965,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,998.69

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