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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,532.87, 1,445,218.64 and 536,900.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,532.87, 1,445,218.64 and 536,900.30 is: 806,142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,532.87 : 1,445,218.64 = 536,900.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,532.87/1,445,218.64 = 536,900.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,532.87x = 1,445,218.64 × 536,900.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,532.87x = 775,938,321,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,938,321,381.59/962,532.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,142.15

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