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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,797, 1,328,668.90 and 533,086.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,797, 1,328,668.90 and 533,086.34 is: 735,664.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,797 : 1,328,668.90 = 533,086.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,797/1,328,668.90 = 533,086.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,797x = 1,328,668.90 × 533,086.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,797x = 708,295,240,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,295,240,972.83/962,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,664.15

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