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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,531.01, 1,445,215.82 and 536,898.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,531.01, 1,445,215.82 and 536,898.42 is: 806,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,531.01 : 1,445,215.82 = 536,898.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,531.01/1,445,215.82 = 536,898.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,531.01x = 1,445,215.82 × 536,898.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,531.01x = 775,934,087,632.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,934,087,632.51/962,531.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,139.31

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