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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,741.48, 1,332,698.34 and 536,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,741.48, 1,332,698.34 and 536,009 is: 739,678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,741.48 : 1,332,698.34 = 536,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,741.48/1,332,698.34 = 536,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,741.48x = 1,332,698.34 × 536,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,741.48x = 714,338,304,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,338,304,525.06/965,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,678.60

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