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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,060.39, 1,442,684.53 and 288,237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,060.39, 1,442,684.53 and 288,237.45 is: 432,234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,060.39 : 1,442,684.53 = 288,237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,060.39/1,442,684.53 = 288,237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,060.39x = 1,442,684.53 × 288,237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,060.39x = 415,835,708,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,835,708,640.46/962,060.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,234.52

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