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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,138.40, 1,327,654.98 and 532,358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,138.40, 1,327,654.98 and 532,358.88 is: 734,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,138.40 : 1,327,654.98 = 532,358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,138.40/1,327,654.98 = 532,358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,138.40x = 1,327,654.98 × 532,358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,138.40x = 706,788,918,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,788,918,179.22/962,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,602.13

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