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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,708.43, 1,444,096.14 and 457,008.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,708.43, 1,444,096.14 and 457,008.90 is: 685,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,708.43 : 1,444,096.14 = 457,008.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,708.43/1,444,096.14 = 457,008.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,708.43x = 1,444,096.14 × 457,008.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,708.43x = 659,964,788,435.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,964,788,435.65/962,708.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,529.25

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