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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,936.88, 1,328,852.76 and 533,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,936.88, 1,328,852.76 and 533,217 is: 735,839.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,936.88 : 1,328,852.76 = 533,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,936.88/1,328,852.76 = 533,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,936.88x = 1,328,852.76 × 533,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,936.88x = 708,566,882,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,566,882,128.92/962,936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,839.39

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