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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,057.61, 1,442,680.43 and 288,234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,057.61, 1,442,680.43 and 288,234.72 is: 432,230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,057.61 : 1,442,680.43 = 288,234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,057.61/1,442,680.43 = 288,234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,057.61x = 1,442,680.43 × 288,234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,057.61x = 415,830,588,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,830,588,349.36/962,057.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,230.44

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