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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,582.62, 1,328,437.80 and 549,128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,582.62, 1,328,437.80 and 549,128.50 is: 757,839.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,582.62 : 1,328,437.80 = 549,128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,582.62/1,328,437.80 = 549,128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,582.62x = 1,328,437.80 × 549,128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,582.62x = 729,483,058,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,483,058,405.57/962,582.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,839.42

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