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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959,906.92, 1,439,702.78 and 320,215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959,906.92, 1,439,702.78 and 320,215.58 is: 480,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959,906.92 : 1,439,702.78 = 320,215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959,906.92/1,439,702.78 = 320,215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959,906.92x = 1,439,702.78 × 320,215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959,906.92x = 461,015,260,725.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,015,260,725.31/959,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,270.80

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