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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,272.50, 1,332,076.23 and 535,551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,272.50, 1,332,076.23 and 535,551.60 is: 739,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,272.50 : 1,332,076.23 = 535,551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,272.50/1,332,076.23 = 535,551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,272.50x = 1,332,076.23 × 535,551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,272.50x = 713,395,556,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,395,556,298.47/965,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,061.31

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