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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,140.96, 1,443,181.68 and 457,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,140.96, 1,443,181.68 and 457,065.52 is: 685,584.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,140.96 : 1,443,181.68 = 457,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,140.96/1,443,181.68 = 457,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,140.96x = 1,443,181.68 × 457,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,140.96x = 659,628,585,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,628,585,023.67/962,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,584.14

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