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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,179.86, 1,325,086.31 and 552,281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,179.86, 1,325,086.31 and 552,281.27 is: 762,170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,179.86 : 1,325,086.31 = 552,281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,179.86/1,325,086.31 = 552,281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,179.86x = 1,325,086.31 × 552,281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,179.86x = 731,820,347,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,820,347,385.01/960,179.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,170.07

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