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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,499.43, 1,446,366.26 and 513,537.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,499.43, 1,446,366.26 and 513,537.49 is: 771,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,499.43 : 1,446,366.26 = 513,537.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,499.43/1,446,366.26 = 513,537.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,499.43x = 1,446,366.26 × 513,537.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,499.43x = 742,763,298,781.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,763,298,781.09/962,499.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,702.59

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