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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,697.15, 1,444,079.22 and 456,997.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,697.15, 1,444,079.22 and 456,997.62 is: 685,512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,697.15 : 1,444,079.22 = 456,997.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,697.15/1,444,079.22 = 456,997.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,697.15x = 1,444,079.22 × 456,997.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,697.15x = 659,940,766,631.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,940,766,631.46/962,697.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,512.33

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