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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,587.38, 1,328,444.38 and 549,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,587.38, 1,328,444.38 and 549,133.28 is: 757,846.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,587.38 : 1,328,444.38 = 549,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,587.38/1,328,444.38 = 549,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,587.38x = 1,328,444.38 × 549,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,587.38x = 729,493,019,686.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,493,019,686.97/962,587.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,846.03

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