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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,901.24, 1,328,845.80 and 533,181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,901.24, 1,328,845.80 and 533,181.72 is: 735,814.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,901.24 : 1,328,845.80 = 533,181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,901.24/1,328,845.80 = 533,181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,901.24x = 1,328,845.80 × 533,181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,901.24x = 708,516,285,029.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,516,285,029.24/962,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,814.07

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