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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,966.86, 1,326,032.78 and 531,177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,966.86, 1,326,032.78 and 531,177.62 is: 732,969.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,966.86 : 1,326,032.78 = 531,177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,966.86/1,326,032.78 = 531,177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,966.86x = 1,326,032.78 × 531,177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,966.86x = 704,358,936,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,358,936,122.38/960,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,969.02

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