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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,042.59, 1,326,266.46 and 531,350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,042.59, 1,326,266.46 and 531,350.46 is: 733,278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,042.59 : 1,326,266.46 = 531,350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,042.59/1,326,266.46 = 531,350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,042.59x = 1,326,266.46 × 531,350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,042.59x = 704,712,293,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,712,293,603.57/961,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,278.94

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