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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,687.86, 1,328,458.68 and 527,021.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,687.86, 1,328,458.68 and 527,021.80 is: 727,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,687.86 : 1,328,458.68 = 527,021.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,687.86/1,328,458.68 = 527,021.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,687.86x = 1,328,458.68 × 527,021.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,687.86x = 700,126,684,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,126,684,759.22/962,687.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,262.40

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