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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,999.48, 1,328,938.08 and 533,279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,999.48, 1,328,938.08 and 533,279.09 is: 735,924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,999.48 : 1,328,938.08 = 533,279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,999.48/1,328,938.08 = 533,279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,999.48x = 1,328,938.08 × 533,279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,999.48x = 708,694,889,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,694,889,968.75/962,999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,924.48

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