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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,961.30, 1,332,959.72 and 536,207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,961.30, 1,332,959.72 and 536,207.46 is: 739,929.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,961.30 : 1,332,959.72 = 536,207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,961.30/1,332,959.72 = 536,207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,961.30x = 1,332,959.72 × 536,207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,961.30x = 714,742,945,743.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,742,945,743.51/965,961.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,929.17

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