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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,972.64, 1,444,699.13 and 289,066.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,972.64, 1,444,699.13 and 289,066.41 is: 433,671.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,972.64 : 1,444,699.13 = 289,066.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,972.64/1,444,699.13 = 289,066.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,972.64x = 1,444,699.13 × 289,066.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,972.64x = 417,613,989,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,613,989,593.89/962,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,671.71

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