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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,064.12, 1,442,862.90 and 400,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,064.12, 1,442,862.90 and 400,792.44 is: 601,091.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,064.12 : 1,442,862.90 = 400,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,064.12/1,442,862.90 = 400,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,064.12x = 1,442,862.90 × 400,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,064.12x = 578,288,542,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,288,542,276.48/962,064.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,091.48

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