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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,997.93, 1,444,715.78 and 513,481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,997.93, 1,444,715.78 and 513,481.77 is: 770,339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,997.93 : 1,444,715.78 = 513,481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,997.93/1,444,715.78 = 513,481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,997.93x = 1,444,715.78 × 513,481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,997.93x = 741,835,213,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,835,213,293.92/962,997.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,339.36

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