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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,284.65, 1,328,051.66 and 554,401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,284.65, 1,328,051.66 and 554,401.86 is: 765,131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,284.65 : 1,328,051.66 = 554,401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,284.65/1,328,051.66 = 554,401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,284.65x = 1,328,051.66 × 554,401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,284.65x = 736,274,310,480.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,274,310,480.09/962,284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,131.51

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