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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,524.28, 1,445,205.74 and 536,891.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,524.28, 1,445,205.74 and 536,891.73 is: 806,129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,524.28 : 1,445,205.74 = 536,891.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,524.28/1,445,205.74 = 536,891.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,524.28x = 1,445,205.74 × 536,891.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,524.28x = 775,919,007,270.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,919,007,270.07/962,524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,129.29

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