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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,005, 1,324,549.28 and 879,557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,005, 1,324,549.28 and 879,557.16 is: 1,212,290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,005 : 1,324,549.28 = 879,557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,005/1,324,549.28 = 879,557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,005x = 1,324,549.28 × 879,557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,005x = 1,165,016,802,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,016,802,996.85/961,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212,290.05

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