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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,605.82, 1,437,833.28 and 328,175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,605.82, 1,437,833.28 and 328,175.18 is: 491,723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,605.82 : 1,437,833.28 = 328,175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,605.82/1,437,833.28 = 328,175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,605.82x = 1,437,833.28 × 328,175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,605.82x = 471,861,195,473.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,861,195,473.99/959,605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,723.98

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