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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,624.88, 1,332,584.22 and 535,932.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,624.88, 1,332,584.22 and 535,932.69 is: 739,599.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,624.88 : 1,332,584.22 = 535,932.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,624.88/1,332,584.22 = 535,932.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,624.88x = 1,332,584.22 × 535,932.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,624.88x = 714,175,445,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,175,445,676.15/965,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,599.26

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