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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,279.24, 1,325,238.51 and 530,550.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,279.24, 1,325,238.51 and 530,550.15 is: 732,188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,279.24 : 1,325,238.51 = 530,550.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,279.24/1,325,238.51 = 530,550.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,279.24x = 1,325,238.51 × 530,550.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,279.24x = 703,105,490,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,105,490,266.28/960,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,188.58

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