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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,890.56, 1,444,638.12 and 579,081.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,890.56, 1,444,638.12 and 579,081.12 is: 868,803.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,890.56 : 1,444,638.12 = 579,081.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,890.56/1,444,638.12 = 579,081.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,890.56x = 1,444,638.12 × 579,081.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,890.56x = 836,562,660,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,562,660,524.29/962,890.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,803.47

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