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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,896.06, 1,441,463.85 and 540,284.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,896.06, 1,441,463.85 and 540,284.58 is: 809,651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,896.06 : 1,441,463.85 = 540,284.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,896.06/1,441,463.85 = 540,284.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,896.06x = 1,441,463.85 × 540,284.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,896.06x = 778,800,690,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,800,690,782.43/961,896.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,651.61

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