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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,887.32, 1,328,768.19 and 533,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,887.32, 1,328,768.19 and 533,158.20 is: 735,749.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,887.32 : 1,328,768.19 = 533,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,887.32/1,328,768.19 = 533,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,887.32x = 1,328,768.19 × 533,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,887.32x = 708,443,656,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,443,656,397.66/962,887.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,749.28

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