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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,961.35, 1,328,756.33 and 533,230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,961.35, 1,328,756.33 and 533,230.43 is: 735,785.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,961.35 : 1,328,756.33 = 533,230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,961.35/1,328,756.33 = 533,230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,961.35x = 1,328,756.33 × 533,230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,961.35x = 708,533,303,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,533,303,900.42/962,961.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,785.82

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