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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,377.43, 1,442,910.02 and 488,148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,377.43, 1,442,910.02 and 488,148.35 is: 731,889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,377.43 : 1,442,910.02 = 488,148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,377.43/1,442,910.02 = 488,148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,377.43x = 1,442,910.02 × 488,148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,377.43x = 704,354,135,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,354,135,806.18/962,377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,889.71

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