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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,419.14, 1,441,111.74 and 362,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,419.14, 1,441,111.74 and 362,121 is: 542,798.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,419.14 : 1,441,111.74 = 362,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,419.14/1,441,111.74 = 362,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,419.14x = 1,441,111.74 × 362,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,419.14x = 521,856,824,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,856,824,400.54/961,419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,798.46

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