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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,717.60, 1,445,113.20 and 542,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,717.60, 1,445,113.20 and 542,813.60 is: 814,804.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,717.60 : 1,445,113.20 = 542,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,717.60/1,445,113.20 = 542,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,717.60x = 1,445,113.20 × 542,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,717.60x = 784,427,098,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,427,098,499.52/962,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,804.98

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