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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,798, 1,328,670.28 and 533,087.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,798, 1,328,670.28 and 533,087.34 is: 735,665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,798 : 1,328,670.28 = 533,087.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,798/1,328,670.28 = 533,087.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,798x = 1,328,670.28 × 533,087.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,798x = 708,297,305,302.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,297,305,302.26/962,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,665.53

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