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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,367.48, 1,442,895.12 and 488,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,367.48, 1,442,895.12 and 488,138.40 is: 731,874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,367.48 : 1,442,895.12 = 488,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,367.48/1,442,895.12 = 488,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,367.48x = 1,442,895.12 × 488,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,367.48x = 704,332,515,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,332,515,244.61/962,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,874.81

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