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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,999.82, 1,444,496.37 and 289,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,999.82, 1,444,496.37 and 289,078.40 is: 433,616.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,999.82 : 1,444,496.37 = 289,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,999.82/1,444,496.37 = 289,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,999.82x = 1,444,496.37 × 289,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,999.82x = 417,572,692,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,572,692,222.93/962,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,616.58

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