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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,701.87, 1,441,302.46 and 286,783.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,701.87, 1,441,302.46 and 286,783.28 is: 430,249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,701.87 : 1,441,302.46 = 286,783.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,701.87/1,441,302.46 = 286,783.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,701.87x = 1,441,302.46 × 286,783.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,701.87x = 413,341,452,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,341,452,539.61/960,701.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,249.45

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