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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,940.97, 1,325,983.42 and 531,162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,940.97, 1,325,983.42 and 531,162.66 is: 732,940.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,940.97 : 1,325,983.42 = 531,162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,940.97/1,325,983.42 = 531,162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,940.97x = 1,325,983.42 × 531,162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,940.97x = 704,312,883,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,312,883,131.70/960,940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,940.84

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