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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,038, 1,326,011.99 and 573,777.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,038, 1,326,011.99 and 573,777.96 is: 791,681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,038 : 1,326,011.99 = 573,777.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,038/1,326,011.99 = 573,777.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,038x = 1,326,011.99 × 573,777.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,038x = 760,836,451,688.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,836,451,688.85/961,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791,681.96

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