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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,542.26, 1,445,232.69 and 536,909.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,542.26, 1,445,232.69 and 536,909.67 is: 806,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,542.26 : 1,445,232.69 = 536,909.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,542.26/1,445,232.69 = 536,909.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,542.26x = 1,445,232.69 × 536,909.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,542.26x = 775,959,406,661.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,959,406,661.11/962,542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,156.20

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