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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,059.11, 1,442,682.68 and 288,236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,059.11, 1,442,682.68 and 288,236.22 is: 432,232.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,059.11 : 1,442,682.68 = 288,236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,059.11/1,442,682.68 = 288,236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,059.11x = 1,442,682.68 × 288,236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,059.11x = 415,833,400,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,833,400,901.49/962,059.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,232.69

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