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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,205.73, 1,443,629.28 and 322,572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,205.73, 1,443,629.28 and 322,572.76 is: 483,966.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,205.73 : 1,443,629.28 = 322,572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,205.73/1,443,629.28 = 322,572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,205.73x = 1,443,629.28 × 322,572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,205.73x = 465,675,481,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,675,481,266.41/962,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,966.65

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