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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,531.78, 1,445,216.98 and 536,899.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,531.78, 1,445,216.98 and 536,899.22 is: 806,140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,531.78 : 1,445,216.98 = 536,899.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,531.78/1,445,216.98 = 536,899.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,531.78x = 1,445,216.98 × 536,899.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,531.78x = 775,935,869,292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,935,869,292.76/962,531.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,140.52

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