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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,074.20, 1,443,335.94 and 278,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,074.20, 1,443,335.94 and 278,975.46 is: 418,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,074.20 : 1,443,335.94 = 278,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,074.20/1,443,335.94 = 278,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,074.20x = 1,443,335.94 × 278,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,074.20x = 402,655,307,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,655,307,796.03/962,074.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,528.33

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