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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,493.09, 1,442,452.86 and 362,459.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,493.09, 1,442,452.86 and 362,459.41 is: 543,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,493.09 : 1,442,452.86 = 362,459.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,493.09/1,442,452.86 = 362,459.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,493.09x = 1,442,452.86 × 362,459.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,493.09x = 522,830,608,982.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,830,608,982.28/961,493.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,769.49

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