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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,801.78, 1,332,822.08 and 530,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,801.78, 1,332,822.08 and 530,259.28 is: 731,766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,801.78 : 1,332,822.08 = 530,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,801.78/1,332,822.08 = 530,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,801.78x = 1,332,822.08 × 530,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,801.78x = 706,741,271,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,741,271,519.79/965,801.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,766.38

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