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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,243.20, 1,437,364.80 and 327,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,243.20, 1,437,364.80 and 327,062.40 is: 490,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,243.20 : 1,437,364.80 = 327,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,243.20/1,437,364.80 = 327,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,243.20x = 1,437,364.80 × 327,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,243.20x = 470,107,981,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,107,981,163.52/958,243.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,593.60

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