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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,187.52, 1,327,821.36 and 532,497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,187.52, 1,327,821.36 and 532,497.28 is: 734,847.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,187.52 : 1,327,821.36 = 532,497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,187.52/1,327,821.36 = 532,497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,187.52x = 1,327,821.36 × 532,497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,187.52x = 707,061,262,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,061,262,525.90/962,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,847.68

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