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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,524.91, 1,328,227.31 and 532,779.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,524.91, 1,328,227.31 and 532,779.41 is: 735,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,524.91 : 1,328,227.31 = 532,779.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,524.91/1,328,227.31 = 532,779.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,524.91x = 1,328,227.31 × 532,779.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,524.91x = 707,652,153,262.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,652,153,262.65/962,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,203.99

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