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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963,872.35, 1,330,290.38 and 615,163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963,872.35, 1,330,290.38 and 615,163.21 is: 849,018.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963,872.35 : 1,330,290.38 = 615,163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963,872.35/1,330,290.38 = 615,163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963,872.35x = 1,330,290.38 × 615,163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963,872.35x = 818,345,698,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,345,698,605.10/963,872.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,018.75

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