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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,038.80, 1,442,276.28 and 362,590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,038.80, 1,442,276.28 and 362,590.16 is: 544,156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,038.80 : 1,442,276.28 = 362,590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,038.80/1,442,276.28 = 362,590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,038.80x = 1,442,276.28 × 362,590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,038.80x = 522,955,187,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,955,187,129.41/961,038.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,156.16

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