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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,942.81, 1,328,844.72 and 533,213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,942.81, 1,328,844.72 and 533,213.71 is: 735,825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,942.81 : 1,328,844.72 = 533,213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,942.81/1,328,844.72 = 533,213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,942.81x = 1,328,844.72 × 533,213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,942.81x = 708,558,221,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,558,221,842.55/962,942.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,825.86

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