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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,932.31, 1,328,845.74 and 533,212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,932.31, 1,328,845.74 and 533,212.43 is: 735,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,932.31 : 1,328,845.74 = 533,212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,932.31/1,328,845.74 = 533,212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,932.31x = 1,328,845.74 × 533,212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,932.31x = 708,557,059,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,557,059,476.32/962,932.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,832.68

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