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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,496.72, 1,442,933.28 and 606,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,496.72, 1,442,933.28 and 606,726.72 is: 909,578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,496.72 : 1,442,933.28 = 606,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,496.72/1,442,933.28 = 606,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,496.72x = 1,442,933.28 × 606,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,496.72x = 875,466,176,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,466,176,153.24/962,496.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909,578.35

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