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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,883.72, 1,444,208.94 and 489,908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,883.72, 1,444,208.94 and 489,908.52 is: 734,803.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,883.72 : 1,444,208.94 = 489,908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,883.72/1,444,208.94 = 489,908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,883.72x = 1,444,208.94 × 489,908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,883.72x = 707,530,264,366.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,530,264,366.17/962,883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,803.43

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