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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,016.96, 1,434,171.28 and 530,740.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,016.96, 1,434,171.28 and 530,740.32 is: 795,359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,016.96 : 1,434,171.28 = 530,740.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,016.96/1,434,171.28 = 530,740.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,016.96x = 1,434,171.28 × 530,740.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,016.96x = 761,172,524,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,172,524,082.01/957,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,359.49

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