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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,364.60, 1,443,546.90 and 252,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,364.60, 1,443,546.90 and 252,464.40 is: 378,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,364.60 : 1,443,546.90 = 252,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,364.60/1,443,546.90 = 252,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,364.60x = 1,443,546.90 × 252,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,364.60x = 364,444,201,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,444,201,980.36/962,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,696.60

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