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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,704.32, 1,332,656.64 and 535,985.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,704.32, 1,332,656.64 and 535,985.28 is: 739,651.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,704.32 : 1,332,656.64 = 535,985.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,704.32/1,332,656.64 = 535,985.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,704.32x = 1,332,656.64 × 535,985.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,704.32x = 714,284,342,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,284,342,334.26/965,704.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,651.18

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