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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,879.45, 1,328,815.08 and 533,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,879.45, 1,328,815.08 and 533,159.28 is: 735,782.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,879.45 : 1,328,815.08 = 533,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,879.45/1,328,815.08 = 533,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,879.45x = 1,328,815.08 × 533,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,879.45x = 708,470,091,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,470,091,305.94/962,879.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,782.76

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