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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,511.39, 1,328,249.61 and 532,782.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,511.39, 1,328,249.61 and 532,782.29 is: 735,230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,511.39 : 1,328,249.61 = 532,782.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,511.39/1,328,249.61 = 532,782.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,511.39x = 1,328,249.61 × 532,782.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,511.39x = 707,667,872,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,667,872,228.03/962,511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,230.65

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