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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,371.98, 1,442,901.87 and 488,142.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,371.98, 1,442,901.87 and 488,142.90 is: 731,881.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,371.98 : 1,442,901.87 = 488,142.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,371.98/1,442,901.87 = 488,142.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,371.98x = 1,442,901.87 × 488,142.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,371.98x = 704,342,303,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,342,303,237.22/962,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,881.56

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