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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,589.83, 1,329,000.66 and 618,558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,589.83, 1,329,000.66 and 618,558.32 is: 854,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,589.83 : 1,329,000.66 = 618,558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,589.83/1,329,000.66 = 618,558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,589.83x = 1,329,000.66 × 618,558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,589.83x = 822,064,412,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,064,412,435.70/962,589.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,013.20

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