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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,966.82, 1,326,161.89 and 531,274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,966.82, 1,326,161.89 and 531,274.62 is: 733,174.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,966.82 : 1,326,161.89 = 531,274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,966.82/1,326,161.89 = 531,274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,966.82x = 1,326,161.89 × 531,274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,966.82x = 704,556,152,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,556,152,840.05/960,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,174.28

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