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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,786.62, 1,445,250.33 and 580,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,786.62, 1,445,250.33 and 580,323.24 is: 869,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,786.62 : 1,445,250.33 = 580,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,786.62/1,445,250.33 = 580,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,786.62x = 1,445,250.33 × 580,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,786.62x = 838,712,354,116.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,712,354,116.67/964,786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,324.20

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