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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,066.61, 1,442,693.91 and 288,243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,066.61, 1,442,693.91 and 288,243.72 is: 432,243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,066.61 : 1,442,693.91 = 288,243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,066.61/1,442,693.91 = 288,243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,066.61x = 1,442,693.91 × 288,243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,066.61x = 415,847,459,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,847,459,439.75/962,066.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,243.94

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