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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,589.27, 1,328,388.95 and 526,999.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,589.27, 1,328,388.95 and 526,999.37 is: 727,267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,589.27 : 1,328,388.95 = 526,999.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,589.27/1,328,388.95 = 526,999.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,589.27x = 1,328,388.95 × 526,999.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,589.27x = 700,060,130,488.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,060,130,488.02/962,589.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,267.75

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