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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,150.72, 1,442,448.32 and 401,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,150.72, 1,442,448.32 and 401,604.80 is: 602,082.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,150.72 : 1,442,448.32 = 401,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,150.72/1,442,448.32 = 401,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,150.72x = 1,442,448.32 × 401,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,150.72x = 579,294,169,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,294,169,063.94/962,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,082.56

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