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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,370.48, 1,442,899.62 and 488,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,370.48, 1,442,899.62 and 488,141.40 is: 731,879.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,370.48 : 1,442,899.62 = 488,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,370.48/1,442,899.62 = 488,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,370.48x = 1,442,899.62 × 488,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,370.48x = 704,339,040,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,339,040,566.27/962,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,879.31

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