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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,442.60, 1,444,700.70 and 542,538.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,442.60, 1,444,700.70 and 542,538.60 is: 814,392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,442.60 : 1,444,700.70 = 542,538.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,442.60/1,444,700.70 = 542,538.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,442.60x = 1,444,700.70 × 542,538.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,442.60x = 783,805,895,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,805,895,197.02/962,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,392.35

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