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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,073.24, 1,327,605.78 and 532,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,073.24, 1,327,605.78 and 532,331.80 is: 734,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,073.24 : 1,327,605.78 = 532,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,073.24/1,327,605.78 = 532,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,073.24x = 1,327,605.78 × 532,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,073.24x = 706,726,774,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,726,774,557.80/962,073.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,587.29

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