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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,961.16, 960,466.44 and 324,508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,961.16, 960,466.44 and 324,508.28 is: 487,028.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,961.16 : 960,466.44 = 324,508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,961.16/960,466.44 = 324,508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,961.16x = 960,466.44 × 324,508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,961.16x = 311,679,312,442.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,679,312,442.12/639,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,028.48

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