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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,432.73, 1,326,954.65 and 617,698.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,432.73, 1,326,954.65 and 617,698.34 is: 852,537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,432.73 : 1,326,954.65 = 617,698.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,432.73/1,326,954.65 = 617,698.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,432.73x = 1,326,954.65 × 617,698.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,432.73x = 819,657,684,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,657,684,789.18/961,432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,537.74

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