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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,955.52, 1,324,820.68 and 530,282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,955.52, 1,324,820.68 and 530,282.56 is: 731,835.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,955.52 : 1,324,820.68 = 530,282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,955.52/1,324,820.68 = 530,282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,955.52x = 1,324,820.68 × 530,282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,955.52x = 702,529,301,731.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,529,301,731.34/959,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,835.26

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