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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,373.67, 1,442,904.39 and 488,144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,373.67, 1,442,904.39 and 488,144.59 is: 731,884.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,373.67 : 1,442,904.39 = 488,144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,373.67/1,442,904.39 = 488,144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,373.67x = 1,442,904.39 × 488,144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,373.67x = 704,345,968,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,345,968,258.49/962,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,884.08

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