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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,463.60, 1,332,335.34 and 535,742.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,463.60, 1,332,335.34 and 535,742.76 is: 739,322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,463.60 : 1,332,335.34 = 535,742.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,463.60/1,332,335.34 = 535,742.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,463.60x = 1,332,335.34 × 535,742.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,463.60x = 713,789,012,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,789,012,297.14/965,463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,322.55

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