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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,157.76, 1,438,956.96 and 328,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,157.76, 1,438,956.96 and 328,070.56 is: 492,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,157.76 : 1,438,956.96 = 328,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,157.76/1,438,956.96 = 328,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,157.76x = 1,438,956.96 × 328,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,157.76x = 472,079,415,683.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,079,415,683.10/959,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,181.20

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