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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,247.24, 1,442,418.30 and 455,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,247.24, 1,442,418.30 and 455,913 is: 683,418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,247.24 : 1,442,418.30 = 455,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,247.24/1,442,418.30 = 455,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,247.24x = 1,442,418.30 × 455,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,247.24x = 657,617,254,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,617,254,407.90/962,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,418.18

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