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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,000.51, 1,328,345.46 and 618,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,000.51, 1,328,345.46 and 618,007.28 is: 853,354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,000.51 : 1,328,345.46 = 618,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,000.51/1,328,345.46 = 618,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,000.51x = 1,328,345.46 × 618,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,000.51x = 820,927,157,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,927,157,993.22/962,000.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,354.19

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