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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,533.40, 1,445,219.40 and 536,900.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,533.40, 1,445,219.40 and 536,900.82 is: 806,142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,533.40 : 1,445,219.40 = 536,900.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,533.40/1,445,219.40 = 536,900.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,533.40x = 1,445,219.40 × 536,900.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,533.40x = 775,939,480,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,939,480,939.91/962,533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,142.92

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