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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,588.32, 1,328,387.55 and 526,998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,588.32, 1,328,387.55 and 526,998.32 is: 727,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,588.32 : 1,328,387.55 = 526,998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,588.32/1,328,387.55 = 526,998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,588.32x = 1,328,387.55 × 526,998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,588.32x = 700,057,997,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,057,997,881.99/962,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,266.25

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