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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,158.60, 1,326,375.36 and 531,427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,158.60, 1,326,375.36 and 531,427.68 is: 733,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,158.60 : 1,326,375.36 = 531,427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,158.60/1,326,375.36 = 531,427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,158.60x = 1,326,375.36 × 531,427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,158.60x = 704,872,580,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,872,580,373.97/961,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,357.20

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