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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,972.17, 1,324,736.22 and 530,243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,972.17, 1,324,736.22 and 530,243.07 is: 731,721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,972.17 : 1,324,736.22 = 530,243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,972.17/1,324,736.22 = 530,243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,972.17x = 1,324,736.22 × 530,243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,972.17x = 702,432,200,233.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,432,200,233.00/959,972.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,721.42

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