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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,058.61, 1,442,681.92 and 288,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,058.61, 1,442,681.92 and 288,235.72 is: 432,231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,058.61 : 1,442,681.92 = 288,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,058.61/1,442,681.92 = 288,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,058.61x = 1,442,681.92 × 288,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,058.61x = 415,832,461,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,832,461,942.18/962,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,231.94

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