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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,779.29, 1,332,772.13 and 530,185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,779.29, 1,332,772.13 and 530,185.79 is: 731,654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,779.29 : 1,332,772.13 = 530,185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,779.29/1,332,772.13 = 530,185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,779.29x = 1,332,772.13 × 530,185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,779.29x = 706,616,841,983.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,616,841,983.10/965,779.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,654.58

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