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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,912.76, 1,328,817.24 and 555,011.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,912.76, 1,328,817.24 and 555,011.34 is: 765,914.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,912.76 : 1,328,817.24 = 555,011.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,912.76/1,328,817.24 = 555,011.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,912.76x = 1,328,817.24 × 555,011.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,912.76x = 737,508,636,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,508,636,987.50/962,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,914.28

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