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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,014.32, 1,324,811.28 and 530,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,014.32, 1,324,811.28 and 530,324.32 is: 731,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,014.32 : 1,324,811.28 = 530,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,014.32/1,324,811.28 = 530,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,014.32x = 1,324,811.28 × 530,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,014.32x = 702,579,641,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,579,641,194.33/960,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,842.88

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