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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,302.75, 1,327,838.78 and 532,581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,302.75, 1,327,838.78 and 532,581.86 is: 734,886.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,302.75 : 1,327,838.78 = 532,581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,302.75/1,327,838.78 = 532,581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,302.75x = 1,327,838.78 × 532,581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,302.75x = 707,182,851,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,182,851,883.58/962,302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,886.04

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