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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,507.17, 1,328,243.77 and 532,778.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,507.17, 1,328,243.77 and 532,778.05 is: 735,224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,507.17 : 1,328,243.77 = 532,778.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,507.17/1,328,243.77 = 532,778.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,507.17x = 1,328,243.77 × 532,778.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,507.17x = 707,659,125,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,659,125,705.25/962,507.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,224.78

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