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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,424.64, 1,437,766.56 and 327,168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,424.64, 1,437,766.56 and 327,168.96 is: 490,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,424.64 : 1,437,766.56 = 327,168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,424.64/1,437,766.56 = 327,168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,424.64x = 1,437,766.56 × 327,168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,424.64x = 470,392,590,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,392,590,157.98/958,424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,797.68

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