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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,404.74, 1,442,654.55 and 456,070.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,404.74, 1,442,654.55 and 456,070.50 is: 683,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,404.74 : 1,442,654.55 = 456,070.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,404.74/1,442,654.55 = 456,070.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,404.74x = 1,442,654.55 × 456,070.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,404.74x = 657,952,181,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,952,181,945.78/962,404.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,654.34

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