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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,835.14, 1,328,733.36 and 527,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,835.14, 1,328,733.36 and 527,271 is: 727,645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,835.14 : 1,328,733.36 = 527,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,835.14/1,328,733.36 = 527,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,835.14x = 1,328,733.36 × 527,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,835.14x = 700,602,567,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,602,567,460.56/962,835.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,645.41

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