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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,456.62, 1,332,325.87 and 535,735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,456.62, 1,332,325.87 and 535,735.72 is: 739,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,456.62 : 1,332,325.87 = 535,735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,456.62/1,332,325.87 = 535,735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,456.62x = 1,332,325.87 × 535,735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,456.62x = 713,774,559,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,774,559,565.14/965,456.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,312.93

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