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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,028.96, 1,327,601.52 and 532,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,028.96, 1,327,601.52 and 532,327.20 is: 734,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,028.96 : 1,327,601.52 = 532,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,028.96/1,327,601.52 = 532,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,028.96x = 1,327,601.52 × 532,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,028.96x = 706,718,399,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,718,399,857.34/962,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,612.40

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