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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,554.78, 1,327,744.47 and 618,274.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,554.78, 1,327,744.47 and 618,274.81 is: 852,845.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,554.78 : 1,327,744.47 = 618,274.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,554.78/1,327,744.47 = 618,274.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,554.78x = 1,327,744.47 × 618,274.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,554.78x = 820,910,959,917.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,910,959,917.80/962,554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,845.96

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