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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,985.32, 1,326,118.08 and 525,394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,985.32, 1,326,118.08 and 525,394.32 is: 725,021.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,985.32 : 1,326,118.08 = 525,394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,985.32/1,326,118.08 = 525,394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,985.32x = 1,326,118.08 × 525,394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,985.32x = 696,734,906,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,734,906,881.31/960,985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,021.38

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