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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,594.60, 1,442,336.70 and 606,972.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,594.60, 1,442,336.70 and 606,972.20 is: 909,477.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,594.60 : 1,442,336.70 = 606,972.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,594.60/1,442,336.70 = 606,972.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,594.60x = 1,442,336.70 × 606,972.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,594.60x = 875,458,279,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,458,279,939.74/962,594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909,477.66

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