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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,999.82, 1,328,938.55 and 533,279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,999.82, 1,328,938.55 and 533,279.43 is: 735,924.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,999.82 : 1,328,938.55 = 533,279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,999.82/1,328,938.55 = 533,279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,999.82x = 1,328,938.55 × 533,279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,999.82x = 708,695,592,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,695,592,449.03/962,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,924.95

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