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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,705.02, 1,332,672.85 and 535,985.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,705.02, 1,332,672.85 and 535,985.03 is: 739,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,705.02 : 1,332,672.85 = 535,985.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,705.02/1,332,672.85 = 535,985.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,705.02x = 1,332,672.85 × 535,985.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,705.02x = 714,292,701,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,292,701,489.10/965,705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,659.30

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