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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,339.63, 1,325,265.96 and 530,616.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,339.63, 1,325,265.96 and 530,616.72 is: 732,249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,339.63 : 1,325,265.96 = 530,616.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,339.63/1,325,265.96 = 530,616.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,339.63x = 1,325,265.96 × 530,616.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,339.63x = 703,208,276,822.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,208,276,822.85/960,339.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,249.57

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