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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,530.57, 1,445,215.16 and 536,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,530.57, 1,445,215.16 and 536,898 is: 806,138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,530.57 : 1,445,215.16 = 536,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,530.57/1,445,215.16 = 536,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,530.57x = 1,445,215.16 × 536,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,530.57x = 775,933,130,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,933,130,315.93/962,530.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,138.69

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