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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,858.40, 1,443,121.20 and 429,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,858.40, 1,443,121.20 and 429,813.60 is: 644,199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,858.40 : 1,443,121.20 = 429,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,858.40/1,443,121.20 = 429,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,858.40x = 1,443,121.20 × 429,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,858.40x = 620,273,118,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,273,118,208.32/962,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,199.73

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