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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,955.96, 1,444,430.40 and 289,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,955.96, 1,444,430.40 and 289,034.34 is: 433,550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,955.96 : 1,444,430.40 = 289,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,955.96/1,444,430.40 = 289,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,955.96x = 1,444,430.40 × 289,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,955.96x = 417,489,987,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,489,987,339.94/962,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,550.45

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