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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,204.73, 1,443,627.78 and 322,571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,204.73, 1,443,627.78 and 322,571.76 is: 483,965.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,204.73 : 1,443,627.78 = 322,571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,204.73/1,443,627.78 = 322,571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,204.73x = 1,443,627.78 × 322,571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,204.73x = 465,673,553,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,673,553,779.49/962,204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,965.15

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