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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,100.16, 1,443,186.96 and 429,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,100.16, 1,443,186.96 and 429,625.60 is: 644,454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,100.16 : 1,443,186.96 = 429,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,100.16/1,443,186.96 = 429,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,100.16x = 1,443,186.96 × 429,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,100.16x = 620,030,063,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,030,063,602.18/962,100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,454.80

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