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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,463.39, 1,441,178.12 and 362,165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,463.39, 1,441,178.12 and 362,165.24 is: 542,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,463.39 : 1,441,178.12 = 362,165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,463.39/1,441,178.12 = 362,165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,463.39x = 1,441,178.12 × 362,165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,463.39x = 521,944,624,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,944,624,220.91/961,463.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,864.80

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