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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,273.62, 1,326,531.33 and 531,539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,273.62, 1,326,531.33 and 531,539.06 is: 733,509.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,273.62 : 1,326,531.33 = 531,539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,273.62/1,326,531.33 = 531,539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,273.62x = 1,326,531.33 × 531,539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,273.62x = 705,103,209,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,103,209,576.09/961,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,509.37

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