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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,898.82, 1,328,784.14 and 533,169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,898.82, 1,328,784.14 and 533,169.72 is: 735,765.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,898.82 : 1,328,784.14 = 533,169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,898.82/1,328,784.14 = 533,169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,898.82x = 1,328,784.14 × 533,169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,898.82x = 708,467,467,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,467,467,864.24/962,898.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,765.23

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