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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963,720, 1,329,952.80 and 561,337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963,720, 1,329,952.80 and 561,337.92 is: 774,657.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963,720 : 1,329,952.80 = 561,337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963,720/1,329,952.80 = 561,337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963,720x = 1,329,952.80 × 561,337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963,720x = 746,552,938,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,552,938,450.18/963,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,657.51

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