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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,956.71, 1,444,431.51 and 289,035.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,956.71, 1,444,431.51 and 289,035.09 is: 433,551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,956.71 : 1,444,431.51 = 289,035.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,956.71/1,444,431.51 = 289,035.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,956.71x = 1,444,431.51 × 289,035.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,956.71x = 417,491,391,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,491,391,491.69/962,956.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,551.57

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