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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,923.99, 1,441,685.84 and 287,031.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,923.99, 1,441,685.84 and 287,031.89 is: 430,637.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,923.99 : 1,441,685.84 = 287,031.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,923.99/1,441,685.84 = 287,031.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,923.99x = 1,441,685.84 × 287,031.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,923.99x = 413,809,802,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,809,802,797.85/960,923.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,637.39

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