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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,094.35, 1,442,714.91 and 512,731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,094.35, 1,442,714.91 and 512,731.46 is: 768,869.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,094.35 : 1,442,714.91 = 512,731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,094.35/1,442,714.91 = 512,731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,094.35x = 1,442,714.91 × 512,731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,094.35x = 739,725,314,954.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,725,314,954.49/962,094.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,869.83

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