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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,709.44, 1,324,419.72 and 530,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,709.44, 1,324,419.72 and 530,017.04 is: 731,434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,709.44 : 1,324,419.72 = 530,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,709.44/1,324,419.72 = 530,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,709.44x = 1,324,419.72 × 530,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,709.44x = 701,965,019,712.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,965,019,712.03/959,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,434.94

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