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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,946.73, 1,443,563.52 and 457,195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,946.73, 1,443,563.52 and 457,195.69 is: 685,386.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,946.73 : 1,443,563.52 = 457,195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,946.73/1,443,563.52 = 457,195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,946.73x = 1,443,563.52 × 457,195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,946.73x = 659,991,019,585.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,991,019,585.23/962,946.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,386.84

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