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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,812.98, 1,444,285.08 and 252,839.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,812.98, 1,444,285.08 and 252,839.88 is: 379,277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,812.98 : 1,444,285.08 = 252,839.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,812.98/1,444,285.08 = 252,839.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,812.98x = 1,444,285.08 × 252,839.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,812.98x = 365,172,866,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,172,866,312.99/962,812.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,277.05

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