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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,332.54, 1,442,001.96 and 362,132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,332.54, 1,442,001.96 and 362,132.88 is: 543,200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,332.54 : 1,442,001.96 = 362,132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,332.54/1,442,001.96 = 362,132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,332.54x = 1,442,001.96 × 362,132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,332.54x = 522,196,322,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,196,322,740.45/961,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,200.51

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