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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,779.46, 1,332,772.35 and 530,185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,779.46, 1,332,772.35 and 530,185.96 is: 731,654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,779.46 : 1,332,772.35 = 530,185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,779.46/1,332,772.35 = 530,185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,779.46x = 1,332,772.35 × 530,185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,779.46x = 706,617,187,846.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,617,187,846.21/965,779.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,654.81

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