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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,768.40, 1,328,638.86 and 575,982.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,768.40, 1,328,638.86 and 575,982.06 is: 794,866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,768.40 : 1,328,638.86 = 575,982.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,768.40/1,328,638.86 = 575,982.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,768.40x = 1,328,638.86 × 575,982.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,768.40x = 765,272,147,578.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,272,147,578.85/962,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,866.29

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