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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,792.97, 1,439,766 and 328,712.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,792.97, 1,439,766 and 328,712.25 is: 493,094.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,792.97 : 1,439,766 = 328,712.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,792.97/1,439,766 = 328,712.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,792.97x = 1,439,766 × 328,712.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,792.97x = 473,268,721,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,268,721,333.50/959,792.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,094.59

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