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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,696.96, 1,332,635.80 and 530,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,696.96, 1,332,635.80 and 530,114.60 is: 731,543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,696.96 : 1,332,635.80 = 530,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,696.96/1,332,635.80 = 530,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,696.96x = 1,332,635.80 × 530,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,696.96x = 706,449,694,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,449,694,062.68/965,696.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,543.87

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