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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,964.86, 1,326,030.03 and 531,175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,964.86, 1,326,030.03 and 531,175.62 is: 732,966.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,964.86 : 1,326,030.03 = 531,175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,964.86/1,326,030.03 = 531,175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,964.86x = 1,326,030.03 × 531,175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,964.86x = 704,354,823,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,354,823,323.87/960,964.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,966.26

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