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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,189.71, 1,327,825.32 and 520,664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,189.71, 1,327,825.32 and 520,664.29 is: 718,518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,189.71 : 1,327,825.32 = 520,664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,189.71/1,327,825.32 = 520,664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,189.71x = 1,327,825.32 × 520,664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,189.71x = 691,351,223,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,351,223,202.97/962,189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,518.62

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