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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,586.96, 1,328,385.72 and 526,997.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,586.96, 1,328,385.72 and 526,997.01 is: 727,264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,586.96 : 1,328,385.72 = 526,997.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,586.96/1,328,385.72 = 526,997.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,586.96x = 1,328,385.72 × 526,997.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,586.96x = 700,055,302,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,055,302,566.70/962,586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,264.48

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