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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,457.76, 1,441,169.69 and 362,159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,457.76, 1,441,169.69 and 362,159.64 is: 542,856.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,457.76 : 1,441,169.69 = 362,159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,457.76/1,441,169.69 = 362,159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,457.76x = 1,441,169.69 × 362,159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,457.76x = 521,933,494,298.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,933,494,298.51/961,457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,856.40

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