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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,530.39, 1,445,214.89 and 536,897.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,530.39, 1,445,214.89 and 536,897.82 is: 806,138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,530.39 : 1,445,214.89 = 536,897.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,530.39/1,445,214.89 = 536,897.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,530.39x = 1,445,214.89 × 536,897.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,530.39x = 775,932,722,505.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,932,722,505.01/962,530.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,138.41

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