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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,226.54, 1,443,660.37 and 322,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,226.54, 1,443,660.37 and 322,593.50 is: 483,997.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,226.54 : 1,443,660.37 = 322,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,226.54/1,443,660.37 = 322,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,226.54x = 1,443,660.37 × 322,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,226.54x = 465,715,454,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,715,454,372.26/962,226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,997.72

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