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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,291.86, 1,325,229.50 and 530,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,291.86, 1,325,229.50 and 530,599.68 is: 732,242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,291.86 : 1,325,229.50 = 530,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,291.86/1,325,229.50 = 530,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,291.86x = 1,325,229.50 × 530,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,291.86x = 703,166,345,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,166,345,973.56/960,291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,242.33

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