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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,008.88, 1,327,516.80 and 532,263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,008.88, 1,327,516.80 and 532,263.38 is: 734,492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,008.88 : 1,327,516.80 = 532,263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,008.88/1,327,516.80 = 532,263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,008.88x = 1,327,516.80 × 532,263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,008.88x = 706,588,578,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,588,578,974.78/962,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,492.78

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