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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,998.31, 1,444,494.13 and 289,076.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,998.31, 1,444,494.13 and 289,076.90 is: 433,614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,998.31 : 1,444,494.13 = 289,076.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,998.31/1,444,494.13 = 289,076.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,998.31x = 1,444,494.13 × 289,076.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,998.31x = 417,569,877,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,569,877,223.43/962,998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,614.34

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