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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,532.96, 1,445,218.74 and 536,900.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,532.96, 1,445,218.74 and 536,900.38 is: 806,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,532.96 : 1,445,218.74 = 536,900.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,532.96/1,445,218.74 = 536,900.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,532.96x = 1,445,218.74 × 536,900.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,532.96x = 775,938,490,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,938,490,689.12/962,532.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,142.25

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