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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,458.28, 1,441,170.44 and 362,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,458.28, 1,441,170.44 and 362,160.12 is: 542,857.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,458.28 : 1,441,170.44 = 362,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,458.28/1,441,170.44 = 362,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,458.28x = 1,441,170.44 × 362,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,458.28x = 521,934,459,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,934,459,490.85/961,458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,857.11

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