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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,536.48, 1,332,376.32 and 535,789.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,536.48, 1,332,376.32 and 535,789.36 is: 739,353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,536.48 : 1,332,376.32 = 535,789.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,536.48/1,332,376.32 = 535,789.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,536.48x = 1,332,376.32 × 535,789.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,536.48x = 713,873,055,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,873,055,771.96/965,536.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,353.79

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