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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,137.76, 1,327,730.24 and 532,417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,137.76, 1,327,730.24 and 532,417.60 is: 734,725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,137.76 : 1,327,730.24 = 532,417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,137.76/1,327,730.24 = 532,417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,137.76x = 1,327,730.24 × 532,417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,137.76x = 706,906,947,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,906,947,828.22/962,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,725.29

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