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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,961.21, 1,444,438.26 and 289,039.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,961.21, 1,444,438.26 and 289,039.59 is: 433,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,961.21 : 1,444,438.26 = 289,039.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,961.21/1,444,438.26 = 289,039.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,961.21x = 1,444,438.26 × 289,039.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,961.21x = 417,499,842,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,499,842,450.71/962,961.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,558.32

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