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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,999.23, 1,328,937.74 and 533,278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,999.23, 1,328,937.74 and 533,278.84 is: 735,924.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,999.23 : 1,328,937.74 = 533,278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,999.23/1,328,937.74 = 533,278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,999.23x = 1,328,937.74 × 533,278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,999.23x = 708,694,373,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,694,373,753.03/962,999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,924.13

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