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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,553.56, 1,332,509.36 and 535,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,553.56, 1,332,509.36 and 535,837.24 is: 739,480.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,553.56 : 1,332,509.36 = 535,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,553.56/1,332,509.36 = 535,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,553.56x = 1,332,509.36 × 535,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,553.56x = 714,008,137,736.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,008,137,736.57/965,553.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,480.61

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