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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,625, 1,454,595.06 and 286,581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,625, 1,454,595.06 and 286,581.16 is: 429,918.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,625 : 1,454,595.06 = 286,581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,625/1,454,595.06 = 286,581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,625x = 1,454,595.06 × 286,581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,625x = 416,859,539,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,859,539,625.07/969,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,918.31

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