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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,239, 1,326,457.98 and 531,494.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,239, 1,326,457.98 and 531,494.04 is: 733,433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,239 : 1,326,457.98 = 531,494.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,239/1,326,457.98 = 531,494.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,239x = 1,326,457.98 × 531,494.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,239x = 705,004,510,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,004,510,680.44/961,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,433.11

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