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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,499.31, 1,328,350.08 and 720,358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,499.31, 1,328,350.08 and 720,358.31 is: 994,170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,499.31 : 1,328,350.08 = 720,358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,499.31/1,328,350.08 = 720,358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,499.31x = 1,328,350.08 × 720,358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,499.31x = 956,888,024,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,888,024,739.38/962,499.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994,170.09

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