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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,115.24, 1,327,859.86 and 554,138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,115.24, 1,327,859.86 and 554,138.64 is: 764,792.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,115.24 : 1,327,859.86 = 554,138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,115.24/1,327,859.86 = 554,138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,115.24x = 1,327,859.86 × 554,138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,115.24x = 735,818,456,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,818,456,930.99/962,115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,792.43

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