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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,373.23, 1,442,903.75 and 488,144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,373.23, 1,442,903.75 and 488,144.15 is: 731,883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,373.23 : 1,442,903.75 = 488,144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,373.23/1,442,903.75 = 488,144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,373.23x = 1,442,903.75 × 488,144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,373.23x = 704,345,022,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,345,022,134.84/962,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,883.43

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