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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,461.79, 1,328,493.39 and 554,836.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,461.79, 1,328,493.39 and 554,836.28 is: 765,844.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,461.79 : 1,328,493.39 = 554,836.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,461.79/1,328,493.39 = 554,836.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,461.79x = 1,328,493.39 × 554,836.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,461.79x = 737,096,330,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,096,330,512.19/962,461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,844.77

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