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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,507.42, 1,328,244.12 and 532,778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,507.42, 1,328,244.12 and 532,778.30 is: 735,225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,507.42 : 1,328,244.12 = 532,778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,507.42/1,328,244.12 = 532,778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,507.42x = 1,328,244.12 × 532,778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,507.42x = 707,659,644,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,659,644,238.60/962,507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,225.13

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