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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,851.02, 1,444,417.38 and 288,985.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,851.02, 1,444,417.38 and 288,985.62 is: 433,520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,851.02 : 1,444,417.38 = 288,985.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,851.02/1,444,417.38 = 288,985.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,851.02x = 1,444,417.38 × 288,985.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,851.02x = 417,415,852,098.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,415,852,098.08/962,851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,520.70

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