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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,382.97, 1,328,046.72 and 532,637.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,382.97, 1,328,046.72 and 532,637.47 is: 735,016.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,382.97 : 1,328,046.72 = 532,637.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,382.97/1,328,046.72 = 532,637.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,382.97x = 1,328,046.72 × 532,637.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,382.97x = 707,367,438,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,367,438,342.37/962,382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,016.58

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