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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,139.40, 1,327,656.36 and 532,359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,139.40, 1,327,656.36 and 532,359.88 is: 734,603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,139.40 : 1,327,656.36 = 532,359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,139.40/1,327,656.36 = 532,359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,139.40x = 1,327,656.36 × 532,359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,139.40x = 706,790,980,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,790,980,490.84/962,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,603.51

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