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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,255.70, 1,332,212.76 and 535,673.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,255.70, 1,332,212.76 and 535,673.82 is: 739,318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,255.70 : 1,332,212.76 = 535,673.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,255.70/1,332,212.76 = 535,673.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,255.70x = 1,332,212.76 × 535,673.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,255.70x = 713,631,498,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,631,498,201.94/965,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,318.61

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