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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,716.08, 1,332,678.12 and 535,999.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,716.08, 1,332,678.12 and 535,999.92 is: 739,674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,716.08 : 1,332,678.12 = 535,999.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,716.08/1,332,678.12 = 535,999.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,716.08x = 1,332,678.12 × 535,999.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,716.08x = 714,315,365,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,315,365,705.75/965,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,674.30

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