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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,891.61, 1,332,863.73 and 536,137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,891.61, 1,332,863.73 and 536,137.91 is: 739,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,891.61 : 1,332,863.73 = 536,137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,891.61/1,332,863.73 = 536,137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,891.61x = 1,332,863.73 × 536,137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,891.61x = 714,598,767,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,598,767,852.69/965,891.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,833.29

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