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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,553, 1,445,248.83 and 536,920.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,553, 1,445,248.83 and 536,920.42 is: 806,172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,553 : 1,445,248.83 = 536,920.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,553/1,445,248.83 = 536,920.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,553x = 1,445,248.83 × 536,920.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,553x = 775,983,608,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,983,608,808.11/962,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,172.34

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