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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,983.57, 1,444,471.83 and 289,061.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,983.57, 1,444,471.83 and 289,061.95 is: 433,591.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,983.57 : 1,444,471.83 = 289,061.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,983.57/1,444,471.83 = 289,061.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,983.57x = 1,444,471.83 × 289,061.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,983.57x = 417,541,843,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,541,843,899.87/962,983.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,591.87

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