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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,946.50, 1,328,849.82 and 533,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,946.50, 1,328,849.82 and 533,217.40 is: 735,830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,946.50 : 1,328,849.82 = 533,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,946.50/1,328,849.82 = 533,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,946.50x = 1,328,849.82 × 533,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,946.50x = 708,565,846,010.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,565,846,010.87/962,946.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,830.96

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