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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,918.87, 1,328,811.76 and 533,189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,918.87, 1,328,811.76 and 533,189.77 is: 735,792.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,918.87 : 1,328,811.76 = 533,189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,918.87/1,328,811.76 = 533,189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,918.87x = 1,328,811.76 × 533,189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,918.87x = 708,508,832,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,508,832,032.69/962,918.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,792.87

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