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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,183.52, 1,327,815.84 and 532,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,183.52, 1,327,815.84 and 532,493.28 is: 734,842.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,183.52 : 1,327,815.84 = 532,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,183.52/1,327,815.84 = 532,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,183.52x = 1,327,815.84 × 532,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,183.52x = 707,053,011,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,053,011,877.56/962,183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,842.16

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