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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,582.50, 1,328,437.62 and 549,128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,582.50, 1,328,437.62 and 549,128.38 is: 757,839.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,582.50 : 1,328,437.62 = 549,128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,582.50/1,328,437.62 = 549,128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,582.50x = 1,328,437.62 × 549,128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,582.50x = 729,482,796,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,482,796,939.79/962,582.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,839.25

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