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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,515.18, 1,328,254.82 and 532,786.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,515.18, 1,328,254.82 and 532,786.06 is: 735,235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,515.18 : 1,328,254.82 = 532,786.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,515.18/1,328,254.82 = 532,786.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,515.18x = 1,328,254.82 × 532,786.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,515.18x = 707,675,652,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,675,652,223.81/962,515.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,235.84

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