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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,866.02, 1,444,089.90 and 288,766.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,866.02, 1,444,089.90 and 288,766.33 is: 433,086.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,866.02 : 1,444,089.90 = 288,766.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,866.02/1,444,089.90 = 288,766.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,866.02x = 1,444,089.90 × 288,766.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,866.02x = 417,004,540,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,004,540,613.07/962,866.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,086.78

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