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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,787.51, 1,328,667.48 and 527,223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,787.51, 1,328,667.48 and 527,223.24 is: 727,579.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,787.51 : 1,328,667.48 = 527,223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,787.51/1,328,667.48 = 527,223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,787.51x = 1,328,667.48 × 527,223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,787.51x = 700,504,373,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,504,373,688.24/962,787.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,579.42

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