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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,668.98, 1,328,493.78 and 532,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,668.98, 1,328,493.78 and 532,956.24 is: 735,485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,668.98 : 1,328,493.78 = 532,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,668.98/1,328,493.78 = 532,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,668.98x = 1,328,493.78 × 532,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,668.98x = 708,029,049,852.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,029,049,852.19/962,668.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,485.47

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