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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,588.64, 1,328,387.98 and 526,998.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,588.64, 1,328,387.98 and 526,998.63 is: 727,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,588.64 : 1,328,387.98 = 526,998.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,588.64/1,328,387.98 = 526,998.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,588.64x = 1,328,387.98 × 526,998.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,588.64x = 700,058,645,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,058,645,568.47/962,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,266.68

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