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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,239.20, 1,443,358.80 and 401,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,239.20, 1,443,358.80 and 401,200.80 is: 601,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,239.20 : 1,443,358.80 = 401,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,239.20/1,443,358.80 = 401,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,239.20x = 1,443,358.80 × 401,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,239.20x = 579,076,705,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,076,705,247.04/962,239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,801.20

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