Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,956.23, 1,328,879.57 and 533,236.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 962,956.23, 1,328,879.57 and 533,236.65 is: 735,866.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,956.23 : 1,328,879.57 = 533,236.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,956.23/1,328,879.57 = 533,236.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,956.23x = 1,328,879.57 × 533,236.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,956.23x = 708,607,287,494.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,607,287,494.06/962,956.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,866.56
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