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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,534.87, 1,445,221.64 and 536,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,534.87, 1,445,221.64 and 536,902.30 is: 806,145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,534.87 : 1,445,221.64 = 536,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,534.87/1,445,221.64 = 536,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,534.87x = 1,445,221.64 × 536,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,534.87x = 775,942,822,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,942,822,525.77/962,534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,145.16

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