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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,587.36, 1,328,381.06 and 532,874.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,587.36, 1,328,381.06 and 532,874.66 is: 735,372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,587.36 : 1,328,381.06 = 532,874.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,587.36/1,328,381.06 = 532,874.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,587.36x = 1,328,381.06 × 532,874.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,587.36x = 707,860,605,697.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,860,605,697.94/962,587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,372.85

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