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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,584.60, 1,442,321.70 and 606,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,584.60, 1,442,321.70 and 606,962.20 is: 909,462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,584.60 : 1,442,321.70 = 606,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,584.60/1,442,321.70 = 606,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,584.60x = 1,442,321.70 × 606,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,584.60x = 875,434,752,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,434,752,139.74/962,584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909,462.66

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