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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,993.96, 1,434,136.80 and 530,717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,993.96, 1,434,136.80 and 530,717.28 is: 795,324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,993.96 : 1,434,136.80 = 530,717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,993.96/1,434,136.80 = 530,717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,993.96x = 1,434,136.80 × 530,717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,993.96x = 761,121,181,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,121,181,643.90/956,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,324.96

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