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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,835.67, 1,444,523.49 and 386,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,835.67, 1,444,523.49 and 386,863.40 is: 580,403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,835.67 : 1,444,523.49 = 386,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,835.67/1,444,523.49 = 386,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,835.67x = 1,444,523.49 × 386,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,835.67x = 558,833,272,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,833,272,332.58/962,835.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,403.58

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