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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,837.01, 1,328,735.88 and 527,272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,837.01, 1,328,735.88 and 527,272.74 is: 727,647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,837.01 : 1,328,735.88 = 527,272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,837.01/1,328,735.88 = 527,272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,837.01x = 1,328,735.88 × 527,272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,837.01x = 700,606,208,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,606,208,183.91/962,837.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,647.78

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