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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,477.02, 1,332,372.90 and 535,784.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,477.02, 1,332,372.90 and 535,784.98 is: 739,391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,477.02 : 1,332,372.90 = 535,784.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,477.02/1,332,372.90 = 535,784.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,477.02x = 1,332,372.90 × 535,784.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,477.02x = 713,865,387,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,865,387,579.04/965,477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,391.38

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