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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,173.17, 1,327,779.05 and 532,427.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,173.17, 1,327,779.05 and 532,427.49 is: 734,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,173.17 : 1,327,779.05 = 532,427.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,173.17/1,327,779.05 = 532,427.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,173.17x = 1,327,779.05 × 532,427.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,173.17x = 706,946,064,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,946,064,203.95/962,173.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,738.91

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