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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,579.44, 1,326,863.16 and 531,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,579.44, 1,326,863.16 and 531,801 is: 733,820.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,579.44 : 1,326,863.16 = 531,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,579.44/1,326,863.16 = 531,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,579.44x = 1,326,863.16 × 531,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,579.44x = 705,627,155,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,627,155,351.16/961,579.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,820.97

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