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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,223, 1,443,655.14 and 322,589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,223, 1,443,655.14 and 322,589.96 is: 483,992.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,223 : 1,443,655.14 = 322,589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,223/1,443,655.14 = 322,589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,223x = 1,443,655.14 × 322,589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,223x = 465,708,653,866.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,708,653,866.39/962,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,992.44

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