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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,048.59, 1,326,274.74 and 531,356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,048.59, 1,326,274.74 and 531,356.46 is: 733,287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,048.59 : 1,326,274.74 = 531,356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,048.59/1,326,274.74 = 531,356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,048.59x = 1,326,274.74 × 531,356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,048.59x = 704,724,650,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,724,650,833.82/961,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,287.22

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