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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,966.36, 1,326,032.10 and 531,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,966.36, 1,326,032.10 and 531,177.12 is: 732,968.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,966.36 : 1,326,032.10 = 531,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,966.36/1,326,032.10 = 531,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,966.36x = 1,326,032.10 × 531,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,966.36x = 704,357,911,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,357,911,905.55/960,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,968.33

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