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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,524.78, 1,332,438.69 and 535,832.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,524.78, 1,332,438.69 and 535,832.74 is: 739,457.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,524.78 : 1,332,438.69 = 535,832.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,524.78/1,332,438.69 = 535,832.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,524.78x = 1,332,438.69 × 535,832.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,524.78x = 713,964,274,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,964,274,144.71/965,524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,457.22

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