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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,152.72, 1,442,451.32 and 401,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,152.72, 1,442,451.32 and 401,606.80 is: 602,085.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,152.72 : 1,442,451.32 = 401,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,152.72/1,442,451.32 = 401,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,152.72x = 1,442,451.32 × 401,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,152.72x = 579,298,258,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,298,258,780.98/962,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,085.56

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