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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,468.72, 1,328,176.84 and 554,571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,468.72, 1,328,176.84 and 554,571.44 is: 765,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,468.72 : 1,328,176.84 = 554,571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,468.72/1,328,176.84 = 554,571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,468.72x = 1,328,176.84 × 554,571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,468.72x = 736,568,942,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,568,942,733.45/962,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,291.30

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