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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,979.84, 1,444,435.20 and 363,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,979.84, 1,444,435.20 and 363,916.80 is: 545,862.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,979.84 : 1,444,435.20 = 363,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,979.84/1,444,435.20 = 363,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,979.84x = 1,444,435.20 × 363,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,979.84x = 525,654,235,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,654,235,791.36/962,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,862.14

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