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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,587.59, 1,328,386.54 and 526,997.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,587.59, 1,328,386.54 and 526,997.59 is: 727,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,587.59 : 1,328,386.54 = 526,997.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,587.59/1,328,386.54 = 526,997.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,587.59x = 1,328,386.54 × 526,997.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,587.59x = 700,056,503,000.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,056,503,000.28/962,587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,265.25

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