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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963,588.10, 1,329,762.28 and 533,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963,588.10, 1,329,762.28 and 533,875 is: 736,753.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963,588.10 : 1,329,762.28 = 533,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963,588.10/1,329,762.28 = 533,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963,588.10x = 1,329,762.28 × 533,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963,588.10x = 709,926,837,235
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,926,837,235/963,588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,753.43

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