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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,385.52, 1,443,156.72 and 457,090.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,385.52, 1,443,156.72 and 457,090.96 is: 685,436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,385.52 : 1,443,156.72 = 457,090.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,385.52/1,443,156.72 = 457,090.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,385.52x = 1,443,156.72 × 457,090.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,385.52x = 659,653,890,575.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,653,890,575.25/962,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,436.22

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