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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,802.40, 1,443,814.80 and 331,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,802.40, 1,443,814.80 and 331,391.20 is: 496,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,802.40 : 1,443,814.80 = 331,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,802.40/1,443,814.80 = 331,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,802.40x = 1,443,814.80 × 331,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,802.40x = 478,467,519,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,467,519,149.76/962,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,952.98

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