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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,543.44, 1,326,813.48 and 531,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,543.44, 1,326,813.48 and 531,765 is: 733,771.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,543.44 : 1,326,813.48 = 531,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,543.44/1,326,813.48 = 531,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,543.44x = 1,326,813.48 × 531,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,543.44x = 705,552,970,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,552,970,192.20/961,543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,771.29

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