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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,955.42, 1,329,307.65 and 636,465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,955.42, 1,329,307.65 and 636,465.08 is: 878,605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,955.42 : 1,329,307.65 = 636,465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,955.42/1,329,307.65 = 636,465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,955.42x = 1,329,307.65 × 636,465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,955.42x = 846,057,893,155.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,057,893,155.32/962,955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,605.46

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