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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,974.34, 1,324,739.27 and 530,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,974.34, 1,324,739.27 and 530,245.24 is: 731,724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,974.34 : 1,324,739.27 = 530,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,974.34/1,324,739.27 = 530,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,974.34x = 1,324,739.27 × 530,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,974.34x = 702,436,690,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,436,690,172.34/959,974.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,724.45

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