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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,231.60, 1,435,847.40 and 326,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,231.60, 1,435,847.40 and 326,857.20 is: 490,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,231.60 : 1,435,847.40 = 326,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,231.60/1,435,847.40 = 326,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,231.60x = 1,435,847.40 × 326,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,231.60x = 469,317,060,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,317,060,791.28/957,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,285.80

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