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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,245.80, 1,331,981.28 and 535,500.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,245.80, 1,331,981.28 and 535,500.30 is: 738,958.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,245.80 : 1,331,981.28 = 535,500.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,245.80/1,331,981.28 = 535,500.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,245.80x = 1,331,981.28 × 535,500.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,245.80x = 713,276,375,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,276,375,034.38/965,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,958.28

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