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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,531.54, 1,445,216.64 and 536,898.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,531.54, 1,445,216.64 and 536,898.97 is: 806,140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,531.54 : 1,445,216.64 = 536,898.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,531.54/1,445,216.64 = 536,898.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,531.54x = 1,445,216.64 × 536,898.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,531.54x = 775,935,326,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,935,326,978.77/962,531.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,140.15

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