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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,900.93, 1,439,693.78 and 320,209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,900.93, 1,439,693.78 and 320,209.58 is: 480,261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,900.93 : 1,439,693.78 = 320,209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,900.93/1,439,693.78 = 320,209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,900.93x = 1,439,693.78 × 320,209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,900.93x = 461,003,740,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,003,740,622.41/959,900.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,261.79

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