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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,712.60, 1,327,047.74 and 553,947.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,712.60, 1,327,047.74 and 553,947.06 is: 764,380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,712.60 : 1,327,047.74 = 553,947.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,712.60/1,327,047.74 = 553,947.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,712.60x = 1,327,047.74 × 553,947.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,712.60x = 735,114,194,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,114,194,052.64/961,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,380.33

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