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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,438.52, 1,328,305.14 and 554,460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,438.52, 1,328,305.14 and 554,460.96 is: 765,236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,438.52 : 1,328,305.14 = 554,460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,438.52/1,328,305.14 = 554,460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,438.52x = 1,328,305.14 × 554,460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,438.52x = 736,493,343,097.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,493,343,097.33/962,438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,236.77

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