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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,069.13, 1,442,661.98 and 278,800.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,069.13, 1,442,661.98 and 278,800.65 is: 418,072.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,069.13 : 1,442,661.98 = 278,800.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,069.13/1,442,661.98 = 278,800.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,069.13x = 1,442,661.98 × 278,800.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,069.13x = 402,215,096,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,215,096,360.28/962,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,072.97

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