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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,512.92, 1,328,251.71 and 532,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,512.92, 1,328,251.71 and 532,783.80 is: 735,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,512.92 : 1,328,251.71 = 532,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,512.92/1,328,251.71 = 532,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,512.92x = 1,328,251.71 × 532,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,512.92x = 707,670,993,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,670,993,410.30/962,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,232.72

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