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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,127.24, 1,327,715.73 and 532,407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,127.24, 1,327,715.73 and 532,407.12 is: 734,710.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,127.24 : 1,327,715.73 = 532,407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,127.24/1,327,715.73 = 532,407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,127.24x = 1,327,715.73 × 532,407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,127.24x = 706,885,307,988.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,885,307,988.00/962,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,710.84

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