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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,777, 1,327,291.34 and 532,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,777, 1,327,291.34 and 532,049.72 is: 734,250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,777 : 1,327,291.34 = 532,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,777/1,327,291.34 = 532,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,777x = 1,327,291.34 × 532,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,777x = 706,184,985,805.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,184,985,805.43/961,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,250.23

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