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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,576.42, 1,328,371.17 and 526,986.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,576.42, 1,328,371.17 and 526,986.47 is: 727,249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,576.42 : 1,328,371.17 = 526,986.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,576.42/1,328,371.17 = 526,986.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,576.42x = 1,328,371.17 × 526,986.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,576.42x = 700,033,634,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,033,634,637.22/962,576.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,249.93

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