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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,565.36, 1,328,324.12 and 532,836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,565.36, 1,328,324.12 and 532,836.40 is: 735,305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,565.36 : 1,328,324.12 = 532,836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,565.36/1,328,324.12 = 532,836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,565.36x = 1,328,324.12 × 532,836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,565.36x = 707,779,442,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,779,442,133.97/962,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,305.33

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