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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,022.60, 1,440,033.90 and 399,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,022.60, 1,440,033.90 and 399,459.40 is: 599,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,022.60 : 1,440,033.90 = 399,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,022.60/1,440,033.90 = 399,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,022.60x = 1,440,033.90 × 399,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,022.60x = 575,235,077,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,235,077,673.66/960,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,189.10

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