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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,961.96, 1,444,439.40 and 289,040.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,961.96, 1,444,439.40 and 289,040.34 is: 433,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,961.96 : 1,444,439.40 = 289,040.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,961.96/1,444,439.40 = 289,040.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,961.96x = 1,444,439.40 × 289,040.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,961.96x = 417,501,255,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,501,255,285.40/962,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,559.45

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