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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,071.28, 1,327,603 and 532,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,071.28, 1,327,603 and 532,329.80 is: 734,584.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,071.28 : 1,327,603 = 532,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,071.28/1,327,603 = 532,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,071.28x = 1,327,603 × 532,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,071.28x = 706,722,639,469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,722,639,469.40/962,071.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,584.49

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