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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,708.55, 1,332,740.07 and 535,988.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,708.55, 1,332,740.07 and 535,988.70 is: 739,698.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,708.55 : 1,332,740.07 = 535,988.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,708.55/1,332,740.07 = 535,988.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,708.55x = 1,332,740.07 × 535,988.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,708.55x = 714,333,617,557.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,333,617,557.21/965,708.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,698.97

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