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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,869.02, 1,444,094.40 and 288,769.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,869.02, 1,444,094.40 and 288,769.32 is: 433,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,869.02 : 1,444,094.40 = 288,769.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,869.02/1,444,094.40 = 288,769.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,869.02x = 1,444,094.40 × 288,769.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,869.02x = 417,010,157,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,010,157,903.81/962,869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,091.26

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