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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,072.28, 1,327,604.38 and 532,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,072.28, 1,327,604.38 and 532,330.80 is: 734,585.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,072.28 : 1,327,604.38 = 532,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,072.28/1,327,604.38 = 532,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,072.28x = 1,327,604.38 × 532,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,072.28x = 706,724,701,688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,724,701,688.90/962,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,585.87

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