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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,461.29, 1,328,492.70 and 554,835.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,461.29, 1,328,492.70 and 554,835.78 is: 765,844.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,461.29 : 1,328,492.70 = 554,835.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,461.29/1,328,492.70 = 554,835.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,461.29x = 1,328,492.70 × 554,835.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,461.29x = 737,095,283,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,095,283,428.81/962,461.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,844.08

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