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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,174.17, 1,327,780.42 and 532,428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,174.17, 1,327,780.42 and 532,428.49 is: 734,740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,174.17 : 1,327,780.42 = 532,428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,174.17/1,327,780.42 = 532,428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,174.17x = 1,327,780.42 × 532,428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,174.17x = 706,948,124,072.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,948,124,072.17/962,174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,740.29

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