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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,883.38, 1,328,762.83 and 533,154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,883.38, 1,328,762.83 and 533,154.29 is: 735,743.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,883.38 : 1,328,762.83 = 533,154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,883.38/1,328,762.83 = 533,154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,883.38x = 1,328,762.83 × 533,154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,883.38x = 708,435,596,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,435,596,230.01/962,883.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,743.92

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