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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,422.14, 1,441,116.24 and 362,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,422.14, 1,441,116.24 and 362,124 is: 542,802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,422.14 : 1,441,116.24 = 362,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,422.14/1,441,116.24 = 362,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,422.14x = 1,441,116.24 × 362,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,422.14x = 521,862,777,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,862,777,293.76/961,422.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,802.95

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