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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,028.20, 1,440,042.30 and 517,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,028.20, 1,440,042.30 and 517,660.20 is: 776,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,028.20 : 1,440,042.30 = 517,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,028.20/1,440,042.30 = 517,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,028.20x = 1,440,042.30 × 517,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,028.20x = 745,452,585,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,452,585,026.46/960,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,490.30

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