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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,049.34, 1,326,131.19 and 531,269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,049.34, 1,326,131.19 and 531,269.82 is: 733,087.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,049.34 : 1,326,131.19 = 531,269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,049.34/1,326,131.19 = 531,269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,049.34x = 1,326,131.19 × 531,269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,049.34x = 704,533,478,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,533,478,607.69/961,049.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,087.73

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