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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,251.89, 1,443,362.72 and 331,171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,251.89, 1,443,362.72 and 331,171.17 is: 496,751.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,251.89 : 1,443,362.72 = 331,171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,251.89/1,443,362.72 = 331,171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,251.89x = 1,443,362.72 × 331,171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,251.89x = 478,000,119,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,000,119,060.93/962,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,751.55

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