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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,583.50, 1,328,439 and 549,129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,583.50, 1,328,439 and 549,129.38 is: 757,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,583.50 : 1,328,439 = 549,129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,583.50/1,328,439 = 549,129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,583.50x = 1,328,439 × 549,129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,583.50x = 729,484,884,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,484,884,437.82/962,583.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,840.63

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