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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,579.10, 1,442,313.45 and 606,956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,579.10, 1,442,313.45 and 606,956.70 is: 909,454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,579.10 : 1,442,313.45 = 606,956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,579.10/1,442,313.45 = 606,956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,579.10x = 1,442,313.45 × 606,956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,579.10x = 875,421,811,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,421,811,977.62/962,579.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909,454.41

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