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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,470.58, 1,443,121.25 and 482,139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,470.58, 1,443,121.25 and 482,139.77 is: 722,916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,470.58 : 1,443,121.25 = 482,139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,470.58/1,443,121.25 = 482,139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,470.58x = 1,443,121.25 × 482,139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,470.58x = 695,786,137,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,786,137,930.81/962,470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,916.79

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