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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,271.40, 1,435,630.46 and 326,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,271.40, 1,435,630.46 and 326,171.24 is: 489,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,271.40 : 1,435,630.46 = 326,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,271.40/1,435,630.46 = 326,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,271.40x = 1,435,630.46 × 326,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,271.40x = 468,261,367,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,261,367,319.97/957,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,162.60

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