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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,812.60, 1,445,255.70 and 542,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,812.60, 1,445,255.70 and 542,908.60 is: 814,947.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,812.60 : 1,445,255.70 = 542,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,812.60/1,445,255.70 = 542,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,812.60x = 1,445,255.70 × 542,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,812.60x = 784,641,748,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,641,748,729.02/962,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,947.53

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