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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,661.92, 1,443,973.44 and 331,561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,661.92, 1,443,973.44 and 331,561.76 is: 497,335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,661.92 : 1,443,973.44 = 331,561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,661.92/1,443,973.44 = 331,561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,661.92x = 1,443,973.44 × 331,561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,661.92x = 478,766,375,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,766,375,159.65/962,661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,335.94

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