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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,005.23, 1,442,966.45 and 252,017.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,005.23, 1,442,966.45 and 252,017.55 is: 378,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,005.23 : 1,442,966.45 = 252,017.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,005.23/1,442,966.45 = 252,017.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,005.23x = 1,442,966.45 × 252,017.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,005.23x = 363,652,868,201.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,652,868,201.11/962,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,015.48

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