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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,400.17, 1,332,261.41 and 535,720.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,400.17, 1,332,261.41 and 535,720.29 is: 739,299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,400.17 : 1,332,261.41 = 535,720.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,400.17/1,332,261.41 = 535,720.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,400.17x = 1,332,261.41 × 535,720.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,400.17x = 713,719,466,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,719,466,242.41/965,400.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,299.09

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