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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,052.42, 1,328,041.26 and 599,656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,052.42, 1,328,041.26 and 599,656.80 is: 827,781.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,052.42 : 1,328,041.26 = 599,656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,052.42/1,328,041.26 = 599,656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,052.42x = 1,328,041.26 × 599,656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,052.42x = 796,368,972,239.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,368,972,239.57/962,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,781.27

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