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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,368.98, 1,442,897.37 and 488,139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,368.98, 1,442,897.37 and 488,139.90 is: 731,877.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,368.98 : 1,442,897.37 = 488,139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,368.98/1,442,897.37 = 488,139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,368.98x = 1,442,897.37 × 488,139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,368.98x = 704,335,777,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,335,777,902.06/962,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,877.06

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