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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,409.60, 1,444,651.20 and 542,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,409.60, 1,444,651.20 and 542,505.60 is: 814,342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,409.60 : 1,444,651.20 = 542,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,409.60/1,444,651.20 = 542,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,409.60x = 1,444,651.20 × 542,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,409.60x = 783,731,366,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,731,366,046.72/962,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,342.84

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