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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,629.28, 1,441,026 and 286,667.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,629.28, 1,441,026 and 286,667.16 is: 430,025.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,629.28 : 1,441,026 = 286,667.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,629.28/1,441,026 = 286,667.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,629.28x = 1,441,026 × 286,667.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,629.28x = 413,094,830,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,094,830,906.16/960,629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,025.23

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