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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,516.92, 1,328,257.23 and 532,787.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,516.92, 1,328,257.23 and 532,787.80 is: 735,238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,516.92 : 1,328,257.23 = 532,787.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,516.92/1,328,257.23 = 532,787.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,516.92x = 1,328,257.23 × 532,787.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,516.92x = 707,679,247,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,679,247,405.79/962,516.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,238.24

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