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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,548.42, 1,445,241.88 and 536,915.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,548.42, 1,445,241.88 and 536,915.82 is: 806,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,548.42 : 1,445,241.88 = 536,915.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,548.42/1,445,241.88 = 536,915.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,548.42x = 1,445,241.88 × 536,915.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,548.42x = 775,973,229,098.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,973,229,098.54/962,548.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,165.40

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