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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,516.16, 1,328,256.20 and 532,787.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,516.16, 1,328,256.20 and 532,787.04 is: 735,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,516.16 : 1,328,256.20 = 532,787.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,516.16/1,328,256.20 = 532,787.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,516.16x = 1,328,256.20 × 532,787.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,516.16x = 707,677,689,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,677,689,159.65/962,516.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,237.20

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