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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,159.72, 1,327,761.42 and 532,439.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,159.72, 1,327,761.42 and 532,439.73 is: 734,756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,159.72 : 1,327,761.42 = 532,439.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,159.72/1,327,761.42 = 532,439.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,159.72x = 1,327,761.42 × 532,439.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,159.72x = 706,952,929,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,952,929,972.57/962,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,756.32

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