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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,971.23, 1,324,734.93 and 530,242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,971.23, 1,324,734.93 and 530,242.14 is: 731,720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,971.23 : 1,324,734.93 = 530,242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,971.23/1,324,734.93 = 530,242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,971.23x = 1,324,734.93 × 530,242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,971.23x = 702,430,274,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,430,274,941.07/959,971.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,720.13

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