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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,888.56, 1,444,635.12 and 579,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,888.56, 1,444,635.12 and 579,079.12 is: 868,800.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,888.56 : 1,444,635.12 = 579,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,888.56/1,444,635.12 = 579,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,888.56x = 1,444,635.12 × 579,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,888.56x = 836,558,034,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,558,034,010.70/962,888.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,800.47

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