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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,331.04, 1,441,999.71 and 362,131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,331.04, 1,441,999.71 and 362,131.38 is: 543,198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,331.04 : 1,441,999.71 = 362,131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,331.04/1,441,999.71 = 362,131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,331.04x = 1,441,999.71 × 362,131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,331.04x = 522,193,344,941.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,193,344,941.90/961,331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,198.26

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