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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,956.92, 1,329,309.72 and 636,466.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,956.92, 1,329,309.72 and 636,466.58 is: 878,607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,956.92 : 1,329,309.72 = 636,466.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,956.92/1,329,309.72 = 636,466.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,956.92x = 1,329,309.72 × 636,466.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,956.92x = 846,061,204,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,061,204,602.61/962,956.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,607.53

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