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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,587.64, 1,328,386.60 and 526,997.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,587.64, 1,328,386.60 and 526,997.63 is: 727,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,587.64 : 1,328,386.60 = 526,997.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,587.64/1,328,386.60 = 526,997.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,587.64x = 1,328,386.60 × 526,997.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,587.64x = 700,056,589,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,056,589,923.76/962,587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,265.30

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