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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,899.70, 1,328,785.38 and 533,170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,899.70, 1,328,785.38 and 533,170.58 is: 735,766.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,899.70 : 1,328,785.38 = 533,170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,899.70/1,328,785.38 = 533,170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,899.70x = 1,328,785.38 × 533,170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,899.70x = 708,469,271,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,469,271,750.12/962,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,766.43

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