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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,740.54, 1,327,162.73 and 553,857.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,740.54, 1,327,162.73 and 553,857.75 is: 764,301.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,740.54 : 1,327,162.73 = 553,857.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,740.54/1,327,162.73 = 553,857.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,740.54x = 1,327,162.73 × 553,857.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,740.54x = 735,059,360,752.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,059,360,752.37/961,740.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,301.11

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