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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,061.63, 1,442,686.40 and 288,238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,061.63, 1,442,686.40 and 288,238.70 is: 432,236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,061.63 : 1,442,686.40 = 288,238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,061.63/1,442,686.40 = 288,238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,061.63x = 1,442,686.40 × 288,238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,061.63x = 415,838,052,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,838,052,443.68/962,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,236.40

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