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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,024.96, 1,327,596 and 532,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,024.96, 1,327,596 and 532,323.20 is: 734,606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,024.96 : 1,327,596 = 532,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,024.96/1,327,596 = 532,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,024.96x = 1,327,596 × 532,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,024.96x = 706,710,151,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,710,151,027.20/962,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,606.88

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