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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,599.36, 1,328,371.20 and 532,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,599.36, 1,328,371.20 and 532,870.40 is: 735,352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,599.36 : 1,328,371.20 = 532,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,599.36/1,328,371.20 = 532,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,599.36x = 1,328,371.20 × 532,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,599.36x = 707,849,692,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,849,692,692.48/962,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,352.34

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