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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,046.59, 1,326,271.98 and 531,354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,046.59, 1,326,271.98 and 531,354.46 is: 733,284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,046.59 : 1,326,271.98 = 531,354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,046.59/1,326,271.98 = 531,354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,046.59x = 1,326,271.98 × 531,354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,046.59x = 704,720,531,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,720,531,746.03/961,046.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,284.46

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