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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,250.17, 1,443,695.81 and 322,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,250.17, 1,443,695.81 and 322,617.20 is: 484,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,250.17 : 1,443,695.81 = 322,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,250.17/1,443,695.81 = 322,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,250.17x = 1,443,695.81 × 322,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,250.17x = 465,761,099,873.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,761,099,873.93/962,250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,033.27

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