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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,531.40, 1,445,216.43 and 536,898.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,531.40, 1,445,216.43 and 536,898.84 is: 806,139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,531.40 : 1,445,216.43 = 536,898.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,531.40/1,445,216.43 = 536,898.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,531.40x = 1,445,216.43 × 536,898.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,531.40x = 775,935,024,815.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,935,024,815.94/962,531.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,139.96

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