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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,060.11, 1,442,684.17 and 288,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,060.11, 1,442,684.17 and 288,237.22 is: 432,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,060.11 : 1,442,684.17 = 288,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,060.11/1,442,684.17 = 288,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,060.11x = 1,442,684.17 × 288,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,060.11x = 415,835,274,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,835,274,498.81/962,060.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,234.19

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