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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,998.82, 1,328,937.17 and 533,278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,998.82, 1,328,937.17 and 533,278.43 is: 735,923.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,998.82 : 1,328,937.17 = 533,278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,998.82/1,328,937.17 = 533,278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,998.82x = 1,328,937.17 × 533,278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,998.82x = 708,693,532,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,693,532,241.78/962,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,923.57

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