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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,146.98, 1,327,672.65 and 574,885.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,146.98, 1,327,672.65 and 574,885.32 is: 793,287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,146.98 : 1,327,672.65 = 574,885.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,146.98/1,327,672.65 = 574,885.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,146.98x = 1,327,672.65 × 574,885.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,146.98x = 763,259,516,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,259,516,250.50/962,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,287.86

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