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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,796, 1,328,667.52 and 533,085.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,796, 1,328,667.52 and 533,085.34 is: 735,662.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,796 : 1,328,667.52 = 533,085.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,796/1,328,667.52 = 533,085.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,796x = 1,328,667.52 × 533,085.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,796x = 708,293,176,646.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,293,176,646.16/962,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,662.77

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