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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,971.34, 1,328,898.31 and 555,070.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,971.34, 1,328,898.31 and 555,070.48 is: 765,996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,971.34 : 1,328,898.31 = 555,070.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,971.34/1,328,898.31 = 555,070.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,971.34x = 1,328,898.31 × 555,070.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,971.34x = 737,632,222,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,632,222,802.89/962,971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,996.03

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