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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,015.96, 1,434,169.78 and 530,739.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,015.96, 1,434,169.78 and 530,739.32 is: 795,357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,015.96 : 1,434,169.78 = 530,739.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,015.96/1,434,169.78 = 530,739.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,015.96x = 1,434,169.78 × 530,739.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,015.96x = 761,170,293,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,170,293,801.75/957,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,357.99

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