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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,857.32, 1,328,635.80 and 533,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,857.32, 1,328,635.80 and 533,029.80 is: 735,521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,857.32 : 1,328,635.80 = 533,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,857.32/1,328,635.80 = 533,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,857.32x = 1,328,635.80 × 533,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,857.32x = 708,202,474,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,202,474,746.84/962,857.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,521.72

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