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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,865.02, 1,444,088.40 and 288,765.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,865.02, 1,444,088.40 and 288,765.33 is: 433,085.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,865.02 : 1,444,088.40 = 288,765.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,865.02/1,444,088.40 = 288,765.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,865.02x = 1,444,088.40 × 288,765.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,865.02x = 417,002,662,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,002,662,562.77/962,865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,085.27

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