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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,553.42, 1,445,249.38 and 536,920.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,553.42, 1,445,249.38 and 536,920.82 is: 806,172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,553.42 : 1,445,249.38 = 536,920.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,553.42/1,445,249.38 = 536,920.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,553.42x = 1,445,249.38 × 536,920.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,553.42x = 775,984,482,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,984,482,214.09/962,553.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,172.90

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