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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,942.99, 1,444,411.04 and 289,021.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,942.99, 1,444,411.04 and 289,021.37 is: 433,531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,942.99 : 1,444,411.04 = 289,021.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,942.99/1,444,411.04 = 289,021.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,942.99x = 1,444,411.04 × 289,021.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,942.99x = 417,465,648,956.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,465,648,956.76/962,942.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,531.01

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