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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,049.88, 1,326,178.98 and 531,335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,049.88, 1,326,178.98 and 531,335.16 is: 733,203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,049.88 : 1,326,178.98 = 531,335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,049.88/1,326,178.98 = 531,335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,049.88x = 1,326,178.98 × 531,335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,049.88x = 704,645,520,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,645,520,526.94/961,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,203.90

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