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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,979.93, 1,444,466.40 and 289,058.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,979.93, 1,444,466.40 and 289,058.31 is: 433,586.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,979.93 : 1,444,466.40 = 289,058.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,979.93/1,444,466.40 = 289,058.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,979.93x = 1,444,466.40 × 289,058.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,979.93x = 417,535,016,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,535,016,435.78/962,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,586.42

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