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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,057.04, 1,443,102.12 and 287,981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,057.04, 1,443,102.12 and 287,981.52 is: 431,977.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,057.04 : 1,443,102.12 = 287,981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,057.04/1,443,102.12 = 287,981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,057.04x = 1,443,102.12 × 287,981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,057.04x = 415,586,742,032.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,586,742,032.82/962,057.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,977.24

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