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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,989.70, 1,434,130.43 and 530,713.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,989.70, 1,434,130.43 and 530,713.02 is: 795,318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,989.70 : 1,434,130.43 = 530,713.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,989.70/1,434,130.43 = 530,713.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,989.70x = 1,434,130.43 × 530,713.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,989.70x = 761,111,688,925.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,111,688,925.63/956,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,318.58

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