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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,405.74, 1,442,656.05 and 456,071.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,405.74, 1,442,656.05 and 456,071.50 is: 683,655.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,405.74 : 1,442,656.05 = 456,071.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,405.74/1,442,656.05 = 456,071.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,405.74x = 1,442,656.05 × 456,071.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,405.74x = 657,954,308,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,954,308,707.58/962,405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,655.84

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