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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,918.49, 1,328,811.24 and 533,189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,918.49, 1,328,811.24 and 533,189.40 is: 735,792.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,918.49 : 1,328,811.24 = 533,189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,918.49/1,328,811.24 = 533,189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,918.49x = 1,328,811.24 × 533,189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,918.49x = 708,508,064,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,508,064,785.27/962,918.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,792.35

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