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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,897.32, 1,391,504.60 and 320,531.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,897.32, 1,391,504.60 and 320,531.08 is: 480,678.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,897.32 : 1,391,504.60 = 320,531.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,897.32/1,391,504.60 = 320,531.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,897.32x = 1,391,504.60 × 320,531.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,897.32x = 446,020,472,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,020,472,262.97/927,897.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,678.69

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