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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,740.48, 1,332,696.96 and 536,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,740.48, 1,332,696.96 and 536,008 is: 739,677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,740.48 : 1,332,696.96 = 536,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,740.48/1,332,696.96 = 536,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,740.48x = 1,332,696.96 × 536,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,740.48x = 714,336,232,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,336,232,135.68/965,740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,677.22

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