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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,068.84, 1,441,583.82 and 287,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,068.84, 1,441,583.82 and 287,152.20 is: 430,722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,068.84 : 1,441,583.82 = 287,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,068.84/1,441,583.82 = 287,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,068.84x = 1,441,583.82 × 287,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,068.84x = 413,953,965,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,953,965,397.40/961,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,722.49

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