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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,121.24, 1,327,707.45 and 532,401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,121.24, 1,327,707.45 and 532,401.12 is: 734,702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,121.24 : 1,327,707.45 = 532,401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,121.24/1,327,707.45 = 532,401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,121.24x = 1,327,707.45 × 532,401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,121.24x = 706,872,933,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,872,933,412.34/962,121.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,702.56

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