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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,088.22, 1,442,705.73 and 512,725.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,088.22, 1,442,705.73 and 512,725.33 is: 768,860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,088.22 : 1,442,705.73 = 512,725.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,088.22/1,442,705.73 = 512,725.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,088.22x = 1,442,705.73 × 512,725.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,088.22x = 739,711,771,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,711,771,507.14/962,088.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,860.65

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