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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,062.13, 1,442,687.15 and 288,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,062.13, 1,442,687.15 and 288,239.20 is: 432,237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,062.13 : 1,442,687.15 = 288,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,062.13/1,442,687.15 = 288,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,062.13x = 1,442,687.15 × 288,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,062.13x = 415,838,987,080.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,838,987,080.16/962,062.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,237.14

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