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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,741.48, 1,328,593.74 and 533,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,741.48, 1,328,593.74 and 533,029.28 is: 735,586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,741.48 : 1,328,593.74 = 533,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,741.48/1,328,593.74 = 533,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,741.48x = 1,328,593.74 × 533,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,741.48x = 708,179,364,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,179,364,644.71/962,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,586.22

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