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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,953.43, 1,327,288.92 and 579,972.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,953.43, 1,327,288.92 and 579,972.01 is: 800,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,953.43 : 1,327,288.92 = 579,972.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,953.43/1,327,288.92 = 579,972.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,953.43x = 1,327,288.92 × 579,972.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,953.43x = 769,790,422,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,790,422,783.13/961,953.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,236.68

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