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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,531.87, 1,445,217.14 and 536,899.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,531.87, 1,445,217.14 and 536,899.30 is: 806,140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,531.87 : 1,445,217.14 = 536,899.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,531.87/1,445,217.14 = 536,899.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,531.87x = 1,445,217.14 × 536,899.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,531.87x = 775,936,064,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,936,064,516.46/962,531.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,140.65

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