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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,238.80, 1,443,703.80 and 401,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,238.80, 1,443,703.80 and 401,445.20 is: 602,311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,238.80 : 1,443,703.80 = 401,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,238.80/1,443,703.80 = 401,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,238.80x = 1,443,703.80 × 401,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,238.80x = 579,567,960,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,567,960,731.76/962,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,311.98

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