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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,328.08, 1,332,132.42 and 535,598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,328.08, 1,332,132.42 and 535,598.96 is: 739,115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,328.08 : 1,332,132.42 = 535,598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,328.08/1,332,132.42 = 535,598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,328.08x = 1,332,132.42 × 535,598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,328.08x = 713,488,738,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,488,738,734.28/965,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,115.28

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