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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,868.96, 1,442,924.28 and 541,258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,868.96, 1,442,924.28 and 541,258.56 is: 811,112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,868.96 : 1,442,924.28 = 541,258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,868.96/1,442,924.28 = 541,258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,868.96x = 1,442,924.28 × 541,258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,868.96x = 780,995,117,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,995,117,981.84/962,868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,112.57

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