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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,937, 1,328,852.22 and 533,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,937, 1,328,852.22 and 533,217.12 is: 735,839.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,937 : 1,328,852.22 = 533,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,937/1,328,852.22 = 533,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,937x = 1,328,852.22 × 533,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,937x = 708,566,753,654.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,566,753,654.01/962,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,839.16

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