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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,287.62, 1,332,159.48 and 535,615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,287.62, 1,332,159.48 and 535,615.02 is: 739,183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,287.62 : 1,332,159.48 = 535,615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,287.62/1,332,159.48 = 535,615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,287.62x = 1,332,159.48 × 535,615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,287.62x = 713,524,626,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,524,626,523.39/965,287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,183.44

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