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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,861.65, 1,443,126.08 and 429,816.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,861.65, 1,443,126.08 and 429,816.85 is: 644,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,861.65 : 1,443,126.08 = 429,816.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,861.65/1,443,126.08 = 429,816.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,861.65x = 1,443,126.08 × 429,816.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,861.65x = 620,279,903,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,279,903,709.36/962,861.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,204.60

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