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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,548.79, 1,445,242.44 and 536,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,548.79, 1,445,242.44 and 536,916.20 is: 806,165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,548.79 : 1,445,242.44 = 536,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,548.79/1,445,242.44 = 536,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,548.79x = 1,445,242.44 × 536,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,548.79x = 775,974,071,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,974,071,737.32/962,548.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,165.97

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